Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe a Tax

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not describe a tax consequence to shareholders in a complete liquidation?

• A)All complete liquidations are taxable to the shareholders.
• B)Complete liquidations are taxable to all individual shareholders.
• C)Complete liquidations are taxable to all corporate shareholders owning stock of the liquidated corporation representing less than 80 percent or more of voting power and value.
• D)Complete liquidations are tax deferred to corporate shareholders owning stock of the liquidated corporation representing 80 percent or more of voting power and valuE.Corporations owning stock representing 80 percent or more of voting power and value receive tax deferral in a complete liquidation.

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Definitions:

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the oldest items are sold or used first.

Cost of Goods Sold

An accounting term that refers to the direct expenses related to the production of goods sold by a business, including materials and labor.

Beginning Inventory

The value of all inventory held by a company at the start of an accounting period.

Net Income

The conclusive financial gain of a company post all deductions for expenses and taxes from the revenue.