On September 14 of last year, Wenona purchased 100 shares of Campbell Corporation common stock at a

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On September 14 of last year, Wenona purchased 100 shares of Campbell Corporation common stock at a total cost of $8,000. In December of the current year, Campbell pays a nontaxable stock dividend of 1 share of preferred stock for every 10 shares of common. On the date of the dividend announcement, Campbell’s common stock is selling for $14 per share and its preferred stock for $20 per share.

Identify the tax issue(s) posed by the facts presented. Determine the possible tax consequences of each issue that you identify.

Common Stock
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