Roger Owns 40% of the Stock of Gold, Inc

question 114

True/False

Roger owns 40% of the stock of Gold, Inc. (adjusted basis of $800,000). Silver redeems 60% of Roger's shares for $900,000. If the stock redemption qualifies for return of capital treatment, Roger's recognized gain is $100,000.

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Definitions:

Units-of-production

A depreciation technique that distributes an asset's expense over its lifespan according to the quantity of units manufactured.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was put into use.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life.

Double-declining-balance

A method of accelerated depreciation calculating a larger depreciation charge in the first year of an asset's life and progressively smaller charges in subsequent years.