FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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El Toro Corporation declared a common stock distribution to all shareholders of record on June 30, 20X3. Shareholders will receive 1 share of El Toro
stock for each 2 shares of stock they already own. Raoul owns 230 shares of El Toro stock with a tax basis of $51 per share. The fair market value of the
El Toro stock was $91 per share on June 30, 20X3. What are the tax consequences of the stock distribution to Raoul?
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$0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $91 per share.
$0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $51 per share.
$0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $34 per share.
$10,465 dividend and a tax basis in the new stock of $91 per share.
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Transcribed Image Text:El Toro Corporation declared a common stock distribution to all shareholders of record on June 30, 20X3. Shareholders will receive 1 share of El Toro stock for each 2 shares of stock they already own. Raoul owns 230 shares of El Toro stock with a tax basis of $51 per share. The fair market value of the El Toro stock was $91 per share on June 30, 20X3. What are the tax consequences of the stock distribution to Raoul? Multiple Choice $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $91 per share. $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $51 per share. $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $34 per share. $10,465 dividend and a tax basis in the new stock of $91 per share.
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