Tax consequences of the stock dividend


El Toro Corporation declared a common stock dividend to all shareholders of record on June 30, 2010. Shareholders will receive 1 share of El Toro stock for each 2 shares of stock they already own. Raoul owns 300 shares of El Toro stock with a tax basis of $60 per share. The fair market value of the El Toro stock was $100 per share on June 30, 2010. What are the tax consequences of the stock dividend to Raoul?

A. $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $100 per share

B. $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $20 per share

C. $15,000 dividend and a tax basis in the new stock of $100 per share

D. $0 dividend income and a tax basis in the new stock of $60 per share

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Accounting Basics: Tax consequences of the stock dividend
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