Series 82: 3.4.4.3.1. Taxing Stock Dividends And Stock Rights

3.4.4.3.1. Taxing Stock Dividends and Stock Rights

When a company gives a distribution of its own stock it is often referred to as a stock dividend. When a company gives out rights to acquire its own stock, this is called stock rights or stock options. Typically, neither stock dividends nor stock rights are taxabl