15 Which of the following statements is true: A. Income character determines the tax year in which the income is taxed. B. Income character depends on the taxpayer's filing status. C.Qualified dividend income is taxed at a lower rate than the same amount of ordinary income. D. A taxpayer selling a capital asset at a gain recognizes ordinary income. Qualified dividends are taxed at a maximum rate of 15% or 20% (depending on the taxpayer's income) and are always taxed at a lower rate than the same amount of ordinary income would be. Income character determines the rate at which income is taxed and it does not depend on filing status. Finally, a taxpayer selling a capital asset at a gain recognizes capital gain not ordinary income.

An investment counselor calls with a hot stock tip. he believes that if the economy remains strong, the investment will result in a profit of $40 comma 00040,000. if the economy grows at a moderate pace, the investment will result in a profit of $10 comma 00010,000. however, if the economy goes into recession, the investment will result in a loss of $40 comma 00040,000. you contact an economist who believes there is a 2020% probability the economy will remain strong, a 7070% probability the economy will grow at a moderate pace, and a 1010% probability the economy will slip into recession. what is the expected profit from this investment?

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

True tomato inc. makes organic ketchup. to promote its products, this firm decided to make bottles in the shape of tomatoes. to accomplish this, true tomato worked with its bottle manufacture to create a set of unique molds for its bottles. which of the following specialized assets does this example demonstrate? (a) site specificity (b) research specificity (c) physical-asset specificity (d) human-asset specificity