Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 26

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Consent dividends are cash dividends paid following an authorizing vote of the shareholders.
• B)Dividends that are paid in the two preceding tax years can be used as a dividend carryover to reduce the amount of the current year's personal holding company (PHC)tax liability.
• C)Dividends paid by a personal holding company in the first 2 1/2 months of a tax year are automatically throwback dividends.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Genuine Consent

An agreement or approval provided freely and willingly without any form of coercion, pressure, or undue influence.

Annulment

A court decree that invalidates (nullifies) a marriage. Although the marriage itself is deemed non-existent, children of a marriage that is annulled are deemed legitimate.

Terminated

Ended or concluded, often used in the context of employment to indicate that a worker's job position has been ended by the employer.

Notary Public

A public official authorized to witness the signing of legal documents and administer oaths, to help prevent fraud.