The Basis for a Personal-Use Asset Converted to Business Use

question 121

True/False

The basis for a personal-use asset converted to business use is the lesser of the asset's cost basis or fair market value on the date of the transfer or conversion.

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Definitions:

Return On

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of an investment compared to its cost.

Stockholders' Equity

Refers to the residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities.

Common Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's equity that is attributable to common stock holders, calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities, excluding preferred shares.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, indicating the return on investment from dividend payments alone.