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Suleman purchased 100 shares of Green Corporation for $1,200. During the current year, Green declared a nontaxable 5% stock dividend. What is the basis per share before and after the stock dividend is distributed (rounded)? (LABEL AND SHOW ALL WORK WITH CALCULATIONS)
A)
Before |
After |
$12 |
$11.43 |
B)
Before |
After |
$12 |
$12 |
C)
Before |
After |
$11 |
$12 |
D)
Before |
After |
$11.43 |
$12 |
Solution: | |||
Clculation of Basis of Shares before the Stock Dividend | |||
Value of investment | $ 1,200 | ||
Divide By | "/" By | ||
No. of shares Purchased | 100 | ||
Basis of Shares Befor Stock Dividend ($ 1200 / 100 Shares ) | $ 12 | ||
Clculation of Basis of Shares After the Stock Dividend | |||
Stock Dividend Declares | 5% | ||
No. of shares received under stock Dividend = 100 Shares X 5% = | 5 Shares | ||
Total Shares in hand after Stock Dividend = 100 Shares + 5 Shares = | 105 Shares | ||
Basis of Shares After stock Dividend = Value of investment / No. of Shares in hand | |||
Basis of Shares After stock Dividend = $ 1,200 / 105 Shares | |||
Basis of Shares After stock Dividend = $ 11.43 | |||
Answer = Option A = Before $ 12 ; After $ 11.43 | |||