For Nontaxable Stock Rights Where the Fair Market Value of the Rights

question 85

True/False

For nontaxable stock rights where the fair market value of the rights is 15% or more of the fair market value of the stock, the taxpayer is required to allocate a portion of the stock basis to the stock rights.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a company’s stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders.

Equity Firm

A company that invests in businesses, typically taking a sizable stake, with the goal of increasing value over time before eventually divesting.

Borrowing

This is the act of obtaining funds from a lender under the agreement to pay back the principal amount along with interest.

Repurchase

The act of buying back goods or securities that were previously sold, often referring to a company buying back its own shares.