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Compensation paid to a shareholder and subsequently recharacterized by the IRS as a dividend because it was considered "unreasonable" will affect only the income tax liability of the corporation paying the compensation and the receiving shareholder.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following stock dividends would be tax-free to the shareholder?


A) A 2-for-1 stock split to all holders of common stock.
B) A stock dividend where the shareholder could choose between cash and stock.
C) A stock dividend to all holders of preferred stock.
D) A 2-for-1 stock split to all holders of common stock and a stock dividend to all holders of preferred stock are tax-free to the shareholder.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Siblings are considered "family" under the stock attribution rules that apply to stock redemptions.

A) True
B) False

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Crystal,Inc.is owned equally by John and his wife Arlene,each of whom own 500 shares in the company.Arlene wants to reduce her ownership in the company,and it was decided that the company will redeem 200 of her shares for $5,000 per share on December 31,20X3.Arlene's income tax basis in each share is $1,000.Crystal has current E&P of $1,000,000 and accumulated E&P of $3,000,000.What is the amount and character (capital gain or dividend)recognized by Arlene as a result of the stock redemption,assuming only the "substantially disproportionate with respect to the shareholder" test is applied?

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$1,000,000 dividend
Arlene reduces her d...

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Geneva Corporation,a privately-held company,has one class of voting common stock,of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding.The shares are owned as follows: Geneva Corporation,a privately-held company,has one class of voting common stock,of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding.The shares are owned as follows:    Madison has a 20 percent interest in the partnership.The remaining 80 percent is owned by unrelated individuals.Madison owns 40% of Packer Corporation.The other 60 percent is owned by her father. How many shares of stock is Madison deemed to own under the family attribution rules in a stock redemption? Madison has a 20 percent interest in the partnership.The remaining 80 percent is owned by unrelated individuals.Madison owns 40% of Packer Corporation.The other 60 percent is owned by her father. How many shares of stock is Madison deemed to own under the family attribution rules in a stock redemption?

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800
Madison is deemed to own her shares,...

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Townsend Corporation declared a 1-for-1 stock split to all common stock shareholders of record on December 31,20X3.Townsend reported current E&P of $400,000 and accumulated E&P of $1,000,000.The total fair market value of the stock distributed was $500,000.Regina Williams owned 1,000 shares of Townsend common stock with a tax basis of $200 per share ($2,000,000 total).The fair market value of the common stock was $300 per share on December 31,20X3.What is Regina's income tax basis per share in the new and existing common stock she owns in Townsend,assuming the distribution is tax-free?

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$100 per share
The new common stock is a...

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Tammy owns 60 percent of the stock of Huron Corporation.Unrelated individuals own the remaining 40 percent.For a stock redemption to be treated as an exchange under the "substantially disproportionate" rule,the redemption must reduce Tammy's stock ownership in Huron Corporation below 48 percent.

A) True
B) False

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St.Clair Company reports positive current E&P of $500,000 in 20X3 and positive accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $400,000.St.Clair Company distributed $600,000 to its sole shareholder,Danielle Brush on December 31,20X3.Danielle's tax basis in her St.Clair stock is $120,000.How much of the $600,000 distribution is treated as a dividend to Danielle and what is her basis in St.Clair stock after the distribution?

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$600,000 dividend and a tax basis of $12...

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Green Corporation has current earnings and profits of $100,000 and negative accumulated earnings and profits of ($200,000).A $50,000 distribution from Green to its sole shareholder will not be treated as a dividend because total earnings and profits is a negative $100,000.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following individuals is not considered "family" for purposes of applying the stock attribution rules to a stock redemption?


A) Parents.
B) Grandchildren.
C) Grandparents.
D) Spouse.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Tammy owns 100 shares in Star Struck Corporation.The other 100 shares are owned by her husband Tommy.Which of the following statements is true?


A) A stock redemption that completely terminates Tammy's direct interest in a corporation will be treated as an exchange for tax purposes.
B) A stock redemption that completely terminates Tammy's direct interest in a corporation will be treated as a dividend for tax purposes.
C) A stock redemption that completely terminates Tammy's direct interest in a corporation will be treated as an exchange if Tammy waives the family attribution rules and files a "triple i" agreement with the IRS.
D) A stock redemption that completely terminates Tammy's direct interest in a corporation will be treated as a dividend to the extent that the redemption exceeds Tammy's tax basis in the redeemed shares.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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A distribution in partial liquidation of a corporation is always treated as a sale or exchange by an individual shareholder.

A) True
B) False

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Battle Corporation redeems 20 percent of its stock for $100,000 in a stock redemption that is treated as an exchange by the shareholders.Battle's E&P at the date of the redemption is $200,000.Battle must reduce its earnings and profits by $100,000 because of the redemption.

A) True
B) False

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Evergreen Corporation distributes land with a fair market value of $200,000 to its sole shareholder.Evergreen's tax basis in the land is $50,000.Assuming sufficient earnings and profits,the amount of dividend reported by the shareholder is $200,000.

A) True
B) False

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Sam owns 70 percent of the stock of Club Corporation.Unrelated individuals own the remaining 30 percent.For a stock redemption of Sam's stock to be treated as an exchange under the "substantially disproportionate" test,what percentage of Club stock must Sam own after the redemption?


A) Any percentage less than 70 percent.
B) Any percentage less than 56 percent.
C) Any percentage less than 50 percent.
D) All stock redemptions involving individuals are treated as exchanges.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following payments could be treated as a constructive dividend by the IRS?


A) End-of-year bonus payment to a shareholder/employee.
B) Rent paid to a shareholder/lessor.
C) Interest paid to a shareholder/creditor.
D) All of these payments could be treated as a constructive dividend by the IRS

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements best describes the role of current and accumulated earnings and profits in determining if a distribution is a dividend?


A) A distribution will only be a dividend if total earnings and profits (current plus accumulated) is positive at the time of the distribution.
B) A distribution can never be a dividend if current earnings and profits are negative.
C) At a minimum, some portion of the distribution will be a dividend if current earnings and profits for the year are positive, even if accumulated earnings and profits are negative.
D) A distribution will never be a dividend if current earnings and profits for the year are negative, even if accumulated earnings and profits is positive.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which statement best describes the concept of the "double taxation" of corporation income?


A) Corporate income is subject to two levels of taxation: the regular tax and the alternative minimum tax.
B) Corporate income is taxed twice at the corporate level: first when earned and then a second time if appreciated property is distributed to a shareholder.
C) Corporate income is taxed when earned by a C corporation and then a second time at the shareholder level when distributed as a dividend.
D) Corporate income is subject to two levels of taxation: at the federal level and a second time at the state level.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Sara owns 60 percent of the stock of Lea Corporation.Unrelated individuals own the remaining 40 percent.For a stock redemption of Sara's stock to be treated as an exchange under the "substantially disproportionate" test,what percentage of Lea stock must Sara own after the redemption?


A) Any percentage less than 60 percent.
B) Any percentage less than 50 percent.
C) Any percentage less than 48 percent.
D) All stock redemptions involving individuals are treated as exchanges.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Montclair Corporation had current and accumulated E&P of $500,000 at December 31,20X3.On December 31,the company made a distribution of land to its sole shareholder,Molly Pitcher.The land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and E&P basis to Montclair was $50,000.Molly assumed a liability of $25,000 attached to the land.The tax consequences of the distribution to Montclair in 20X3 would be:


A) No gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
B) $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $200,000.
C) $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $175,000.
D) No gain recognized and a reduction in E&P of $175,000.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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