Question: Stock Dividend Distribution. Moss Corporation has a single class of common standing. Tillich owns 1,000 shares, which she purchased in 201 I for $100,000 declares a stock dividend payable in 8% preferred stock having a $100 Par value shareholder receives one share of preferred stock for ten shares of common stock distribution date-December 10, 2015-the common stock was worth $180 On the and the preferred stock was worth $100 per share. On April 1, 2015, Tillich preferred stock for $5,000.
How much income must Time recognize when she receives the stock dividend?
How much gain or loss must Tillich recognize when she sells the preferred stock? (Ignore the implications of Sec. 306.)
What is Tillie's basis in her remaining common and preferred shares after the sale? When does her holding period for the preferred shares begin?