Which of the Following Is More Likely to Receive IRS

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is more likely to receive IRS scrutiny under the assignment of income doctrine?

• A) A corporation paying its shareholders a $20,000 dividend
• B) A parent employing her child in the family business
• C) A taxpayer gifting stock to his children
• D) A cash-basis business delaying billing its customers until after year end
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Purchase Accounting

An accounting method used to consolidate the financial statements of a acquiring company and the company it has acquired.

Net Asset Value

Net Asset Value is the total value of an entity’s assets minus its liabilities, often used in relation to the value of an investment fund.

Unlevered Cost

The cost of an investment or project without taking into account the effect of borrowed funds, often used to assess the project's risk without financing impact.

Equity

Equity refers to the ownership interest in a company, represented by the shares held by investors.