Buddy Owns 100 of the Outstanding Shares of Binder Corporation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Buddy owns 100 of the outstanding shares of Binder Corporation stock. Buddy's basis in his Binder Corporation stock is $100,000. Binder Corporation is merged with Clipper Corporation in a tax-free reorganization. Buddy receives 50 shares of Clipper stock worth $150,000 and $150,000 cash. The remaining 100 shares of Binder stock were owned by Bruce who received the same consideration for his Binder stock. Binder and Clipper have E&P balances of $250,000 and $500,000, respectively. Buddy and Bruce each own 25% of Clipper Corporation's 200 shares of stock after the reorganization. Which of the following is correct?

• A)Buddy recognizes $200,000 as dividend income.
• B)Buddy recognizes $200,000 as a capital gain.
• C)Buddy recognizes $150,000 as dividend income.
• D)Buddy recognizes $150,000 as a capital gain.

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Definitions:

Reduction In Expenses

Actions or strategies implemented by an organization aimed at decreasing its total costs or expenditures to improve profitability.

Residual Income

Represents the amount of income that an investment generates above the minimum rate of return.

Operating Assets

Assets used in the day-to-day operations of a business that are essential for generating revenue, excluding investments and non-operational assets.

Minimum Required Return

The smallest return on investment that an investor is willing to accept, considering the risk associated with the investment.