In Which of the Following Independent Situations Would Slane, a Foreign

question 108

Multiple Choice

In which of the following independent situations would Slane, a foreign corporation, be classified as a controlled foreign corporation? The Slane stock is directly owned 12% by Jen, 10% by Kathy, 12% by Leslie, 10% by David, 8% by Ben, and 48% by Mike.

• A) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, Ben, and Mike are all U.S. citizens.
• B) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. David is married to Kathy. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.
• C) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. Ben is Mike's son. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.
• D) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.

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Definitions:

Expropriation

The act of a government taking privately owned property, usually for public use or in the public interest, potentially with compensation.

Foreign Exchange Transactions

Trades between two parties to exchange one currency for another, determining the relative value of different currencies.

Largest Stock Market

Typically refers to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the NASDAQ, both of which are among the largest and most influential stock markets globally.

Expected Return

The average amount of profit or loss one can anticipate on an investment, accounting for the probabilities of varying outcomes.