Russell Corporation owns stock in Pierce Corporation and has an operating income of $150,000 and operating expenses of $200,000 for the year. Pierce Corporation pays Russell a dividend of $100,000. What amount of dividends received deduction may Russell claim if it owns 30% of Pierce stock? a. $32,500 b. $65,000 c. $50,000 d. $25,000

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Russell Corporation owns stock in Pierce Corporation and has an operating income of
$150,000 and operating expenses of $200,000 for the year. Pierce Corporation pays Russell
a dividend of $100,000. What amount of dividends received deduction may Russell claim if
it owns 30% of Pierce stock?
a. $32,500
b. $65,000
c. $50,000
d. $25,000
Transcribed Image Text:Russell Corporation owns stock in Pierce Corporation and has an operating income of $150,000 and operating expenses of $200,000 for the year. Pierce Corporation pays Russell a dividend of $100,000. What amount of dividends received deduction may Russell claim if it owns 30% of Pierce stock? a. $32,500 b. $65,000 c. $50,000 d. $25,000
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