Nontaxable stock dividends result in no change to the total basis of the old and new stock, but the basis per share decreases

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True
RATIONALE: The total basis remains the same (i.e., equals the basis of the old stock). The basis per share decreases.

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A. fall; fall B. fall; rise C. rise; fall D. rise; rise

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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