Ralph and Yolanda Purchased 20% of the Initial Offering of Major

question 99

Multiple Choice

Ralph and Yolanda purchased 20% of the initial offering of Major Corporation common stock for $150,000. Major Corporation is a qualifying small business corporation and the stock qualifies as Sec. 1244 stock. Ten months later, Major Corporation files for bankruptcy and the shareholders are notified that the stock is worthless. Ralph and Yolanda, who are married and file a joint return, have a

• A)$150,000 ordinary loss.
• B)$150,000 capital loss.
• C)$100,000 ordinary loss; $50,000 capital loss.
• D)$100,000 ordinary loss; $50,000 ordinary loss carryforward.

Identify the states that enacted gradual emancipation laws following the American Revolution and those that did not.

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Describe the fate of African Americans and Loyalists after the American Revolution, including migrations and manumission policies.

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Definitions:

Contract Maturity

The specified date on a financial contract when the final payment is made or the contract comes to an end.

Futures Price

The agreed-upon price for a financial instrument or commodity to be delivered and paid for at a future date.

Spot Price

The current market price at which an asset can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the amount earned from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.