Rationale for Nonrecognition Includes Which of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

Rationale for nonrecognition includes which of the following?
I.A refinement of the realization concept, which postpones recognition of appreciation in value until the taxpayer disposes of a property, or its replacement.
II.Under the Substance-over-form doctrine, new property acquired in a transaction is viewed as a continuation of the original investment.
III.The taxpayer lacks wherewithal to pay the tax on a realized gain because the amount realized on the transaction is reinvested in the replacement asset.
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• A)Only II is correct.
• B)Only I is correct.
• C)II and III are correct.
• D)I, II, and III are correct.
• E)Only III is correct.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues.

Dividend Per Share

A measure of the total dividends declared in a period divided by the number of outstanding ordinary shares.

Excess Cash

The amount of cash owned by a business that exceeds its immediate operational and investment needs, often signaling financial strength.

Equity Financed

Refers to the method of funding a company or its operations through selling shares of stock to investors, rather than acquiring debt.