GlobalCo, a Foreign Corporation Not Engaged in a U

question 26

Multiple Choice

GlobalCo, a foreign corporation not engaged in a U.S. trade or business, receives $80,000 in interest income from deposits with the foreign branch of a U.S. bank. The U.S. bank earns 24% of its income from foreign sources. How much of GlobalCo's interest income is U.S. source?

• A) $0
• B) $19,200
• C) $60,800
• D) $80,000

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Definitions:

Risky Securities

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T-Bill

Short for Treasury Bill, this is a short-term government security issued at a discount from par value and pays no interest.

Risk Tolerance

The degree of variability in investment returns that an investor is willing to withstand, related to one's financial situation, investment objectives, and psychological comfort.

Risky Asset

An asset that carries a significant degree of risk of losing value, but also offers a potential for higher returns compared to safer investments.