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Question
Relevant to the Series 6, Series 7, Series 62, Series 65, Series 66, Series 82, and Series 99.
Bob owns convertible preferred stock in BigCo. Which of the following is a taxable event for Bob?
A. He converts it into common stock
B. Due to a corporate restructuring, he receives additional shares
C. He receives a cash dividend that is less than the amount that the share price declined last quarter
D. Due to a corporate merger, his shares are exchanged for shares in LargerCo
Answer: C. Receiving a dividend (even a qualified dividend) is a taxable event. When a company merges with another company, it may give its shareholders stock in a new company in exchange for the stock they currently hold. This is usually not a taxable event, meaning the shareholder does not have to pay taxes on the new shares at the time of the exchange. Moreover, if the company gives shares of common or preferred stock to shareholders because of a corporate restructuring or bankruptcy, this is also not a taxable event. Additionally, the conversion of convertible preferred stock (or bonds) to common stock is not a taxable event.
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C