Red Corporation, Which Owns Stock in Blue Corporation, Had Net

question 41

Multiple Choice

Red Corporation, which owns stock in Blue Corporation, had net operating income of $200,000 for the year. Blue pays Red a dividend of $40,000. Red takes a dividends received deduction of $28,000. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Red owns 80% of Blue Corporation.
• B) Red owns 20% or more, but less than 80% of Blue Corporation.
• C) Red owns less than 20% of Blue Corporation.
• D) Red owns 80% or more of Blue Corporation.
• E) None of the above.

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