Stock Basis

Capital Contribution
Capital contribution refers to the cash or property acquired by a corporation from a shareholder without the receipt of additional stock. This amount is added to the basis of the shareholder's existing stock, and the corporation's basis is carried over from the shareholder.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is an option offered by companies that allows shareholders to automatically reinvest their cash dividends by purchasing additional shares or fractional shares of the company's stock.

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