Stuart owns 300 shares of Turquoise Corporation stock and 2,000 shares of Blue Corporation stock.During the year, Stuart received 150 shares of Turquoise as a result of a 1-for-2 stock split.The value of the shares received was $4,800.Stuart also received 100 shares of Blue Corporation stock as a result of a 5% stock dividend.Stuart did not have the option of receiving cash from Blue.The additional shares he received had a value of $7,200.Stuart's gross income from the receipt of the additional Turquoise and Blue shares is:

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Stock splits and stock dividends, where the shareholder does not have the option to receive cash instead, are not considered taxable events. Therefore, Stuart's gross income from the receipt of additional shares from both Turquoise and Blue Corporations is $0.

Stuart Owns 300 Shares of Turquoise Corporation Stock and 2,000