Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 78

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A tax-free spin-off coming under Sec. 355 occurs when a parent corporation distributes stock in a controlled subsidiary corporation in exchange for some of its own stock.
• B)Tax-free split-offs and spin-offs coming under Sec. 355 require the surrender of shareholder stock.
• C)When boot is received in a Sec. 355 spin-off transaction, the FMV of the boot will be a dividend to the extent of the shareholder's ratable share of the distributing corporation's E&P.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Growing Demand

An increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy over a given period.

Economizing Problem

The fundamental economic issue of meeting people's unlimited wants with limited resources, necessitating choices and priorities in resource allocation.

Economic Wants

The desires of individuals or societies for goods and services that provide utility and satisfaction, exceeding the basic needs for survival.

Economic Means

The methods or tools employed to allocate and utilize resources efficiently in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.