Sampson owns 100 shares of ABC common stock purchased at a cost of $35 per...

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  1. Sampson owns 100 shares of ABC common stock purchased at a cost of $35 per share. He received an additional 50 shares of common stock worth $1,250 as a proportionate stock dividend. What are the tax implications for Sampson?

    a.

    Sampson has taxable dividend income of $1,250

    b.

    Sampson has taxable dividend income of $1,000

    c.

    Sampson has a stock basis in all shares of $4,750

    d.

    Sampson has a stock basis in all shares of $3,500

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