Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 80

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)Minority shareholders involved in a Sec. 332 subsidiary liquidation must recognize a gain or loss under the Sec. 331 general liquidation rules.
• B)The parent corporation takes a basis in property received when liquidating a subsidiary corporation in a Sec. 332 liquidation equal to its basis to the subsidiary corporation.
• C)Section 332 is applicable to both the parent corporation and the minority shareholders if they exist.
• D)Property received by a minority shareholder takes a basis equal to its fair market value.

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Definitions:

Land Account

A type of asset account on the balance sheet representing the cost of land owned by a company.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that are due to be paid to creditors within a short period of time, typically one year.

Supplies Expense

This refers to the cost recorded for supplies used during an accounting period, not necessarily when they were purchased.

Operating Income

Income generated from normal business operations, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from the gross profit.