Helmut and Sergei Own All the Stock of Zappo Corporation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Helmut and Sergei own all the stock of Zappo Corporation, a calendar-year domestic corporation. On January 30 of the current year, Sergei sells his entire interest in the Zappo stock to Nils. All three individuals are U.S. citizens. Can an S election be made for the current year?

• A)not for the current year but for the next year
• B)Yes, if Helmut and Nils agree to report all of the corporation's income for the entire year
• C)Yes, if Sergei will also join in the election with Helmut and Nils
• D)Yes, if Helmut and Nils agree to file a short-period return and Sergei also agrees to the return

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Definitions:

Long-Term Asset

An asset that is expected to provide economic benefits to a business for more than one fiscal year, such as property, plant, and equipment.

Revenue Expenditure

A type of expenditure that does not result in the acquisition of long-term assets and is rather incurred in the day-to-day operations of a business.

New Equipment

Recently acquired or installed machinery or tools intended for operational or productive use in an organization.

Ordinary Maintenance

Routine maintenance and repairs necessary to keep an asset in working condition, not significantly prolonging its life or increasing its value.