Deck 17: Corporations: Introduction and Operating Rules

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Thrush Corporation files Form 1120, which reports taxable income of $200,000.The corporation's tax is $56,250.
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Azure Corporation, a C corporation, had a long-term capital gain of $50,000 in the current year. The maximum amount of tax applicable to the capital gain is $7,500 ($50,000 ´ 15%).
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Tomas owns a sole proprietorship, and Lucy is the sole shareholder of a C corporation.In the current year both businesses make a net profit of $60,000. Neither business distributes any funds to the owners in the year.For the current year, Tomas must report $60,000 of income on his individual tax return, but Lucy is not required to report any income from the corporation on her individual tax return.
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The corporate marginal income tax rates range from 10% to 35%, while the individual marginal income tax rates range from 15% to 39%.
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Quail Corporation is a C corporation with net income of $125,000 during the current year.If Quail paid dividends of $25,000 to its shareholders, the corporation must pay tax on $100,000 of net income.Shareholders must report the $25,000 of dividends as income.
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A calendar year C corporation with average annual gross receipts of $5 million or less must use the cash method of accounting.
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Jake, the sole shareholder of Peach Corporation, a C corporation, has the corporation pay him $100,000. For tax purposes, Jake would prefer to have the payment treated as salary instead of dividend.
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Eagle Company, a partnership, had a short-term capital loss of $10,000 during the year. Aaron, who owns 25% of Eagle, will report $2,500 of Eagle's short-term capital loss on his individual tax return.
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Albatross, a C corporation, had $140,000 net income from operations and a $25,000 short-term capital loss in the current year.Albatross Corporation's taxable income is $140,000.
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Katherine, the sole shareholder of Purple Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has the corporation pay her a salary of $450,000 in the current year. The Tax Court has held that $150,000 represents unreasonable compensation. Purple Corporation's taxable income is unaffected by the Tax Court's determination.
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The passive loss rules apply to closely held C corporations and to personal service corporations but not to S corporations.
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As a general rule, a personal service corporation (PSC) must use a calendar year as its accounting period.
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Employment taxes apply to all entity forms of operating a business. As a result, employment taxes are a neutral factor in selecting the most tax effective form of operating a business.
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Donald owns a 60% interest in a partnership that earned $230,000 in the current year. He also owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that earned $230,000 during the year. Donald received $50,000 in distributions from each of the two entities during the year. With respect to this information, Donald must report $188,000 of income on his individual income tax return for the year.
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On December 31, 2012, Lavender, Inc., an accrual basis C corporation, accrues a $90,000 bonus to Barry, its vice president and a 70% shareholder.Lavender pays the bonus to Barry, who is a cash basis taxpayer, on March 15, 2013.Lavender can deduct the bonus in 2013, the year in which it is included in Barry's gross income.
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Double taxation of corporate income results because dividend distributions are included in a shareholder's gross income but are not deductible by the corporation.
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Rajib is the sole shareholder of Robin Corporation, a calendar year S corporation.Robin earned net profit of $350,000 ($520,000 gross income - $170,000 operating expenses) and distributed $80,000 to Rajib.Rajib must report Robin Corporation profit of $350,000 on his Federal income tax return.
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If a C corporation uses straight-line depreciation on real estate (§ 1250 property), no gain on the sale of the property will be recaptured as ordinary income.
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Under the "check-the-box" Regulations, a two-owner LLC that fails to elect to be to treated as a corporation will be taxed as a sole proprietorship.
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Rose is a 50% partner in Wren Partnership.During the year, Wren earned net profit of $100,000 ($210,000 gross income - $110,000 operating expenses) and distributed $20,000 to each partner.Rose must report Wren Partnership profit of $20,000 on her Federal income tax return.
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Azul Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, received a dividend of $50,000 from Naranja Corporation. Azul owns 10% of the Naranja Corporation stock. Assuming it is not subject to the taxable income limitation, Azul's dividends received deduction is $35,000.
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Generally, corporate net operating loss can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years to offset taxable income for those years.
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The due date (not including extensions) for filing a 2012 Federal income tax return for a calendar year C corporation (Form 1120) is April 15, 2013.
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A calendar year C corporation can receive an automatic 6-month extension to file its 2012 corporate return (Form 1120) by filing Form 7004 by March 15, 2013.
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Canary Corporation, which sustained a $5,000 net capital loss during the year, will enter $5,000 as a addition item on Schedule M-1.
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Because of the taxable income limitation, no dividends received deduction is allowed if a corporation has an NOL for the current taxable year.
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Heron Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had an excess charitable contribution for 2011 of $5,000. In 2012, Heron made a further charitable contribution of $20,000. Heron's 2012 deduction is limited to $15,000 (10% of taxable income). The current year's contribution must be applied first against the $15,000 limitation.
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No dividends received deduction is allowed unless the corporation has held the stock for more than 90 days.
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Peach Corporation had $210,000 of active income, $45,000 of portfolio income, and a $230,000 passive loss during the current year.If Peach is a closely held C corporation that is not a PSC, it can deduct $230,000 of the passive loss in the year.
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Crow Corporation, a C corporation, donated scientific property (basis of $30,000, fair market value of $50,000) to State University, a qualified charitable organization, to be used in research.Crow had held the property for four months as inventory. Crow Corporation may deduct $50,000 for the charitable contribution (ignoring the taxable income limitation).
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A personal service corporation with taxable income of $100,000 will have a tax liability of $22,250.
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On December 31, 2012, Flamingo, Inc., a calendar year, accrual method C corporation, accrues a bonus of $50,000 to its president (a cash basis taxpayer), who owns 75% of the corporation's outstanding stock. The $50,000 bonus is paid to the president on February 1, 2013. For Flamingo's 2012 Form 1120, the $50,000 bonus will be a subtraction item on Schedule M-1.
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Black Corporation, an accrual basis taxpayer, was formed and began operations on February 1, 2012. During its first year of operations (February 1 - December 31, 2012), Black incurred the following expenses: fee paid to state of incorporation of $2,000, accounting and legal services incident to organization of $9,000, and expenses related to the printing and sale of stock certificates of $10,000. Black has $11,000 of qualified organizational expenditures that it may elect to amortize.
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In the current year, Oriole Corporation donated a painting worth $30,000 to the Texas Art Museum, a qualified public charity.The museum included the painting in its permanent collection.Oriole Corporation purchased the painting 5 years ago for $10,000.Oriole's charitable contribution deduction is $30,000 (ignoring the taxable income limitation).
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On December 20, 2012, the directors of Quail Corporation (an accrual basis, calendar year taxpayer) authorized a cash donation of $5,000 to the American Cancer Society, a qualified charity. The payment, which is made on April 10, 2013, may be claimed as a deduction for tax year 2012.
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Lilac Corporation incurred $4,700 of legal and accounting fees associated with its incorporation. The $4,700 is deductible as startup expenditures on Lilac's tax return for the year in which it begins business.
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An expense that is deducted in computing net income per books but not deductible in computing taxable income is a subtraction item on Schedule M-1.
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For a corporation in 2012, the domestic production activities deduction is equal to 9% of the higher of (1) qualified production activities income or (2) taxable income. However, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of the W-2 wages related to qualified production activities income.
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Schedule M-1 is used to reconcile net income as computed for financial accounting purposes with taxable income reported on the corporation's income tax return.
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Ed, an individual, incorporates two separate businesses that he owns by establishing two new corporations.Each corporation generates taxable income of $50,000.Each corporation will have a tax liability of $7,500.
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In 2012, Bluebird Corporation had net income from operations of $75,000. Further, Bluebird recognized a long-term capital loss of $30,000, and a short-term capital gain of $10,000. Which of the following statements is correct?

A)Bluebird Corporation may use the capital loss to offset the capital gain and must carry the net capital loss of $20,000 forward five years as a long-term capital loss.
B)Bluebird Corporation may deduct $13,000 of the capital loss in 2012 and may carry forward the remainder of the capital loss indefinitely to offset capital gains.
C)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $55,000.
D)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $75,000 and will have a net capital loss of $20,000 that can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years.
E)None of the above.
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During the current year, Thrasher, Inc., a closely held personal service corporation, has $67,500 of active business income, $52,500 of portfolio income, and $120,000 of passive loss.How much of the passive loss can Thrasher deduct in the current year?

A)$0.
B)$52,500.
C)$67,500.
D)$120,000.
E)None of the above.
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Schedule M-2 is used to reconcile unappropriated retained earnings at the beginning of the year with unappropriated retained earnings at the end of the year.
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Bjorn owns a 60% interest in an S corporation that earned $150,000 in 2012.He also owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that earned $150,000 during the year.The S corporation distributed $30,000 to Bjorn and the C corporation paid dividends of $30,000 to Bjorn.How much income must Bjorn report from these businesses?

A)$0 income from the S corporation and $30,000 income from the C corporation.
B)$30,000 income from the S corporation and $30,000 of dividend income from the C corporation.
C)$90,000 income from the S corporation and $0 income from the C corporation.
D)$90,000 income from the S corporation and $30,000 income from the C corporation.
E)None of the above.
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Francisco is the sole owner of Rose Company. For 2012, the only income of Rose was a long-term capital gain of $25,000. The business made no distributions during the year to Francisco. Irrespective of Rose Company, Francisco's marginal tax rate is 35% and he has no capital asset transactions. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)If Rose Company is a sole proprietorship or S corporation, Francisco must report the $25,000 long-term capital gain on his personal income tax return.
B)If Rose Company is a C corporation, Francisco will report none of the $25,000 long-term capital gain on his personal income tax return.
C)If Rose Company is a sole proprietorship or S corporation, a preferential tax rate applies to the $25,000 long-term capital gain.
D)If Rose Company is a C corporation, a preferential tax rate does not apply to the $25,000 long-term capital gain.
E)None of the above.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about LLCs and the check-the-box Regulations?

A)If a limited liability company with more than one owner does not make an election, the entity is taxed as a corporation.
B)All 50 states have passed laws that allow LLCs.
C)An entity with more than one owner and formed as a corporation cannot elect to be taxed as a partnership.
D)If a limited liability company with one owner does not make an election, the entity is taxed as a sole proprietorship.
E)A limited liability company with one owner can elect to be taxed as a corporation.
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Copper Corporation, a C corporation, had gross receipts of $5 million in 2009, $6 million in 2010, and $3 million in 2011.Gold Corporation, a personal service corporation (PSC), had gross receipts of $4 million in 2009, $7 million in 2010, and $5 million in 2011.Which of the corporations will be allowed to use the cash method of accounting in 2012?

A)Copper Corporation only.
B)Gold Corporation only.
C)Both Copper Corporation and Gold Corporation.
D)Neither Copper Corporation nor Gold Corporation.
E)None of the above.
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Jade Corporation, a C corporation, had $100,000 operating income and $40,000 operating expenses during the year. In addition, Jade had a $2,000 long-term capital gain and a $10,000 short-term capital loss. Compute Jade's taxable income for the year.

A)$52,000.
B)$57,000.
C)$60,000.
D)$62,000.
E)None of the above.
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Schedule M-3 is similar to Schedule M-1 in that the form is designed to reconcile net income per books with taxable income. However, an objective of Schedule M-3 is more transparency between financial statements and tax returns than that provided by Schedule M-1.
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Bear Corporation has a net short-term capital gain of $35,000 and a net long-term capital loss of $200,000 during 2012.Bear Corporation has taxable income from other sources of $600,000.Prior years' transactions included the following: <strong>Bear Corporation has a net short-term capital gain of $35,000 and a net long-term capital loss of $200,000 during 2012.Bear Corporation has taxable income from other sources of $600,000.Prior years' transactions included the following:   Compute the amount of Bear's capital loss carryover to 2013.</strong> A)$0. B)$60,000. C)$105,000. D)$165,000. E)$200,000. <div style=padding-top: 35px> Compute the amount of Bear's capital loss carryover to 2013.

A)$0.
B)$60,000.
C)$105,000.
D)$165,000.
E)$200,000.
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On December 31, 2012, Peregrine Corporation, an accrual method, calendar year taxpayer, accrued a performance bonus of $100,000 to Charles, a cash basis, calendar year taxpayer. Charles is president and sole shareholder of the corporation. When can Peregrine deduct the bonus?

A)In 2012, if the bonus was authorized by the Board of Directors and payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
B)In 2013, if payment was made at any time during that year.
C)In 2012, if payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
D)In 2013, but only if payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
E)None of the above.
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Ivory Corporation, a calendar year, accrual method C corporation, has two cash method, calendar year shareholders who are unrelated to each other. Craig owns 55% of the stock, and Oscar owns the remaining 45%. During 2012, Ivory paid a salary of $200,000 to each shareholder. On December 31, 2012, Ivory accrued a bonus of $50,000 to each shareholder. Assuming that the bonuses are paid to the shareholders on February 1, 2013, compute Ivory Corporation's 2012 deduction for the above amounts.

A)$0.
B)$250,000.
C)$400,000.
D)$450,000.
E)$500,000.
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Luis is the sole shareholder of a C corporation, and Eduardo owns a sole proprietorship. Both businesses were started in 2012, and each business has a long-term capital gain of $20,000 for the year. Neither business made any distributions during the year. With respect to this information, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Eduardo must report a $20,000 long-term capital gain on his 2012 tax return.
B)Louis's corporation does not receive a preferential tax rate on the $20,000 long-term capital gain.
C)Luis must report a $20,000 long-term capital gain on his 2012 tax return.
D)Eduardo receives a preferential tax rate on a long-term capital gain of $20,000.
E)None of the above.
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Flycatcher Corporation, a C corporation, has two equal individual shareholders, Nancy and Pasqual. In the current year, Flycatcher earned $100,000 net profit and paid a dividend of $10,000 to each shareholder. Regardless of any tax consequences resulting from their interests in Flycatcher, Nancy is in the 33% marginal tax bracket and Pasqual is in the 15% marginal tax bracket. With respect to the current year, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Flycatcher cannot avoid the corporate tax altogether by paying out all $100,000 of net profit as dividends to the shareholders.
B)Nancy incurs income tax of $1,500 on her dividend income.
C)Pasqual incurs income tax of $1,500 on his dividend income.
D)Flycatcher pays corporate tax of $22,250.
E)None of the above.
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Lucinda is a 60% shareholder in Rhea Corporation, a calendar year S corporation.During the year, Rhea Corporation had gross income of $550,000 and operating expenses of $380,000.In addition, the corporation sold land that had been held for investment purposes for a short-term capital gain of $30,000.During the year, Rhea Corporation distributed $50,000 to Lucinda.With respect to this information, which of the following statements is correct?

A)Rhea Corporation will pay tax on taxable income of $200,000.
B)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $50,000.
C)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $120,000.
D)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $102,000 and a short-term capital gain of $18,000.
E)None of the above.
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Beige Corporation, a C corporation, purchases a warehouse on August 1, 1996, for $1 million. Straight-line depreciation is taken in the amount of $411,750 before the property is sold on June 11, 2012, for $1.2 million. What is the amount and character of the gain recognized by Beige on the sale of the realty?

A)Ordinary income of $0 and § 1231 gain of $611,750.
B)Ordinary income of $411,750 and § 1231 gain of $200,000.
C)Ordinary income of $82,350 and § 1231 gain of $529,400.
D)Ordinary income of $117,650 and § 1231 gain of $494,100.
E)None of the above.
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Juanita owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that had a profit of $200,000 in 2012. Carlos owns a 60% interest in a partnership that had a profit of $200,000 during the year. The corporation distributed $45,000 to Juanita, and the partnership distributed $45,000 to Carlos. Which of the following statements relating to 2012 is incorrect?

A)Juanita must report $120,000 of income from the corporation.
B)The corporation must pay corporate tax on $200,000 of income.
C)Carlos must report $120,000 of income from the partnership.
D)The partnership is not subject to a Federal entity-level income tax.
E)None of the above.
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Elk, a C corporation, has $370,000 operating income and $290,000 operating expenses during the year.In addition, Elk has a $10,000 long-term capital gain and a $17,000 short-term capital loss.Elk's taxable income is:

A)$63,000.
B)$73,000.
C)$80,000.
D)$90,000.
E)None of the above.
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Norma formed Hyacinth Enterprises, a proprietorship, in 2012.In its first year, Hyacinth had operating income of $400,000 and operating expenses of $240,000.In addition, Hyacinth had a long-term capital loss of $10,000.Norma, the proprietor of Hyacinth Enterprises, withdrew $75,000 from Hyacinth during the year.Assuming Norma has no other capital gains or losses, how does this information affect her taxable income for 2012?

A)Increases Norma's taxable income by $157,000 ($160,000 ordinary business income - $3,000 long-term capital loss).
B)Increases Norma's taxable income by $150,000 ($160,000 ordinary business income - $10,000 long-term capital loss).
C)Increases Norma's taxable income by $75,000.
D)Increases Norma's taxable income by $160,000.
E)None of the above.
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A corporation with $5 million or more in assets must file Schedule M-3 (instead of Schedule M-1).
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In the current year, Amber, Inc., a calendar C corporation, has income from operations of $200,000 and operating deductions of $225,000. Amber also had $30,000 of dividends from a 25% stock ownership in a domestic corporation. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Amber's net operating loss deduction?

A)The NOL is carried back 3 years and forward 10 years by Amber.
B)Amber's NOL is $19,000.
C)A dividends received deduction is allowed in computing Amber's NOL.
D)Amber can elect to forgo the carryback period and only carry forward the NOL.
E)None of the above.
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Eagle Corporation owns stock in Hawk Corporation and has taxable income of $100,000 for the year before considering the dividends received deduction.Hawk Corporation pays Eagle a dividend of $130,000, which was considered in calculating the $100,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Eagle claim if it owns 25% of Hawk's stock?

A)$0.
B)$80,000.
C)$100,000.
D)$104,000.
E)None of the above.
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In the current year, Plum Corporation, a computer manufacturer, donated 100 laptop computers to a local school district (a qualified educational organization). The computers were constructed by Plum earlier this year, and the school district allocated the computers among its various schools where they will be used for educational purposes. Plum's basis in the computers is $50,000, and their fair market value is $120,000. What is Plum's deduction for the contribution of the computers (ignoring the taxable income limitation)?

A)$0.
B)$50,000.
C)$85,000.
D)$100,000.
E)$120,000.
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Erin Corporation, a personal service corporation, had $230,000 of active income, $40,000 of portfolio income, and a $250,000 passive loss during the year. How much is Erin's taxable income?

A)$20,000.
B)$40,000.
C)$270,000.
D)$520,000.
E)None of the above.
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the taxation of C corporations?

A)Schedule M-2 is used to reconcile net income as computed for financial accounting purposes with taxable income reported on the corporation's tax return.
B)The corporate return is filed on Form 1120S.
C)Corporations can receive an automatic extension of nine months for filing the corporate return by filing Form 7004 by the due date for the return.
D)A corporation with total assets of $7.5 million or more is required to file Schedule M-3.
E)None of the above.
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During 2012, Sparrow Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had operating income of $425,000, operating expenses of $280,000, a short-term capital loss of $10,000, and a long-term capital gain of $25,000.How much is Sparrow's tax liability for 2012?

A)$42,650.
B)$42,800.
C)$45,650.
D)$62,400.
E)None of the above.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the dividends received deduction?

A)A corporation must hold stock for more than 90 days in order to qualify for a deduction with respect to dividends on such stock.
B)The taxable income limitation does not apply with respect to the 100% deduction available to members of an affiliated group.
C)If a stock purchase is financed 75% by debt, the deduction for dividends on such stock is reduced by 75%.
D)The taxable income limitation does not apply if the normal deduction (i.e., 70% or 80% of dividends) results in a net operating loss for the corporation.
E)None of the above.
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Copper Corporation owns stock in Bronze Corporation and has net operating income of $900,000 for the year.Bronze Corporation pays Copper a dividend of $150,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Copper claim if it owns 85% of Bronze stock (assuming Copper's dividends received deduction is not limited by its taxable income)?

A)$97,500.
B)$105,000.
C)$120,000.
D)$150,000.
E)None of the above.
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Red Corporation, which owns stock in Blue Corporation, had net operating income of $200,000 for the year.Blue pays Red a dividend of $40,000.Red takes a dividends received deduction of $28,000.Which of the following statements is correct?

A)Red owns 80% of Blue Corporation.
B)Red owns 20% or more, but less than 80% of Blue Corporation.
C)Red owns 80% or more of Blue Corporation.
D)Red owns less than 20% of Blue Corporation.
E)None of the above.
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Grebe Corporation, a closely held corporation that is not a PSC, had $75,000 of active income, $60,000 of portfolio income, and a $105,000 passive loss during the year. How much of the passive loss can Grebe deduct in the current year?

A)$0.
B)$60,000.
C)$105,000.
D)$135,000.
E)None of the above.
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Hippo, Inc., a calendar year C corporation, manufactures golf gloves.For 2012, Hippo had taxable income (before DPAD) of $900,000, qualified domestic production activities income of $750,000, and W-2 wages related to qualified production activities income of $140,000.Hippo's domestic production activities deduction for 2012 is:

A)$0.
B)$12,600.
C)$67,500.
D)$70,000.
E)None of the above.
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During the current year, Owl Corporation (a C corporation), a retailer of children's apparel, made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations. <strong>During the current year, Owl Corporation (a C corporation), a retailer of children's apparel, made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations.   How much qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction?</strong> A)$63,000. B)$65,000. C)$90,500. D)$92,500. E)None of the above. <div style=padding-top: 35px> How much qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction?

A)$63,000.
B)$65,000.
C)$90,500.
D)$92,500.
E)None of the above.
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During the current year, Kingbird Corporation (a calendar year C corporation) had the following income and expenses: <strong>During the current year, Kingbird Corporation (a calendar year C corporation) had the following income and expenses:   On October 1, Kingbird Corporation made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $9,000 in cash (not included in any of the above items). Determine Kingbird's charitable contribution deduction for the current year.</strong> A)$9,000. B)$7,500. C)$6,650. D)$6,450. E)None of the above. <div style=padding-top: 35px> On October 1, Kingbird Corporation made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $9,000 in cash (not included in any of the above items). Determine Kingbird's charitable contribution deduction for the current year.

A)$9,000.
B)$7,500.
C)$6,650.
D)$6,450.
E)None of the above.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the treatment of net operating losses by corporations?

A)A corporation may elect to forgo the carryback period and just carryforward an NOL.
B)A corporation may claim a dividends received deduction in computing an NOL.
C)An NOL is generally carried back 2 years and forward 20 years.
D)Unlike individuals, corporations do not adjust their NOLs for net capital losses or nonbusiness deductions.
E)None of the above.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the taxation of C corporations?

A)Similar to those applicable to individuals, the marginal tax rate brackets for corporations are adjusted for inflation.
B)Taxable income of a personal service corporation is taxed at a flat rate of 35%.
C)A tax return must be filed whether or not the corporation has taxable income.
D)The highest corporate marginal tax rate is 39%.
E)None of the above.
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George Judson is the sole shareholder and employee of Black Corporation, a C corporation that is engaged exclusively in engineering services. During the year, Black has gross revenues of $420,000 and operating expenses (excluding salary) of $200,000. Further, Black Corporation pays George a salary of $190,000. The salary is reasonable in amount and George is in the 35% marginal tax bracket irrespective of any income from Black. Assuming that Black Corporation distributes all after-tax income as dividends, how much total combined income tax do Black and George pay in the current year? (Ignore any employment tax considerations.)

A)$66,675.
B)$79,925.
C)$83,325.
D)$87,500.
E)None of the above.
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Emerald Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, was formed and began operations on April 1, 2012. The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (April 1 through December 31, 2012) of operations: <strong>Emerald Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, was formed and began operations on April 1, 2012. The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (April 1 through December 31, 2012) of operations:   Assuming a § 248 election, what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2012?</strong> A)$0. B)$4,550. C)$5,000. D)$7,400. E)None of the above. <div style=padding-top: 35px> Assuming a § 248 election, what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2012?

A)$0.
B)$4,550.
C)$5,000.
D)$7,400.
E)None of the above.
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During the current year, Violet, Inc., a closely held corporation (not a PSC), has $130,000 of passive loss, $90,000 of active business income, and $70,000 of portfolio income. How much is Violet's taxable income for the current year?

A)$30,000.
B)$70,000.
C)$90,000.
D)$160,000.
E)None of the above.
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Orange Corporation owns stock in White Corporation and has net operating income of $400,000 for the year.White Corporation pays Orange a dividend of $60,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Orange claim if it owns 15% of White stock (assuming Orange's dividends received deduction is not limited by its taxable income)?

A)$9,000.
B)$42,000.
C)$48,000.
D)$60,000.
E)None of the above.
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Robin Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had taxable income of $1.9 million, $1.2 million, and $900,000 for 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively.Robin has taxable income of $1.5 million for 2012. The minimum 2012 estimated tax installment payments for Robin are:

A)April 15, 2012, $76,500; June 15, 2012, $76,500; September 15, 2012, $76,500; December 15, 2012, $76,500.
B)April 15, 2012, $110,500; June 15, 2012, $127,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
C)April 15, 2012, $127,500; June 15, 2012, $127,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
D)April 15, 2012, $76,500; June 15, 2012, $178,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
E)None of the above.
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Deck 17: Corporations: Introduction and Operating Rules
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Thrush Corporation files Form 1120, which reports taxable income of $200,000.The corporation's tax is $56,250.
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Azure Corporation, a C corporation, had a long-term capital gain of $50,000 in the current year. The maximum amount of tax applicable to the capital gain is $7,500 ($50,000 ´ 15%).
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Tomas owns a sole proprietorship, and Lucy is the sole shareholder of a C corporation.In the current year both businesses make a net profit of $60,000. Neither business distributes any funds to the owners in the year.For the current year, Tomas must report $60,000 of income on his individual tax return, but Lucy is not required to report any income from the corporation on her individual tax return.
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The corporate marginal income tax rates range from 10% to 35%, while the individual marginal income tax rates range from 15% to 39%.
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Quail Corporation is a C corporation with net income of $125,000 during the current year.If Quail paid dividends of $25,000 to its shareholders, the corporation must pay tax on $100,000 of net income.Shareholders must report the $25,000 of dividends as income.
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A calendar year C corporation with average annual gross receipts of $5 million or less must use the cash method of accounting.
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Jake, the sole shareholder of Peach Corporation, a C corporation, has the corporation pay him $100,000. For tax purposes, Jake would prefer to have the payment treated as salary instead of dividend.
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Eagle Company, a partnership, had a short-term capital loss of $10,000 during the year. Aaron, who owns 25% of Eagle, will report $2,500 of Eagle's short-term capital loss on his individual tax return.
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Albatross, a C corporation, had $140,000 net income from operations and a $25,000 short-term capital loss in the current year.Albatross Corporation's taxable income is $140,000.
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Katherine, the sole shareholder of Purple Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, has the corporation pay her a salary of $450,000 in the current year. The Tax Court has held that $150,000 represents unreasonable compensation. Purple Corporation's taxable income is unaffected by the Tax Court's determination.
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The passive loss rules apply to closely held C corporations and to personal service corporations but not to S corporations.
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As a general rule, a personal service corporation (PSC) must use a calendar year as its accounting period.
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Employment taxes apply to all entity forms of operating a business. As a result, employment taxes are a neutral factor in selecting the most tax effective form of operating a business.
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Donald owns a 60% interest in a partnership that earned $230,000 in the current year. He also owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that earned $230,000 during the year. Donald received $50,000 in distributions from each of the two entities during the year. With respect to this information, Donald must report $188,000 of income on his individual income tax return for the year.
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On December 31, 2012, Lavender, Inc., an accrual basis C corporation, accrues a $90,000 bonus to Barry, its vice president and a 70% shareholder.Lavender pays the bonus to Barry, who is a cash basis taxpayer, on March 15, 2013.Lavender can deduct the bonus in 2013, the year in which it is included in Barry's gross income.
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Double taxation of corporate income results because dividend distributions are included in a shareholder's gross income but are not deductible by the corporation.
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Rajib is the sole shareholder of Robin Corporation, a calendar year S corporation.Robin earned net profit of $350,000 ($520,000 gross income - $170,000 operating expenses) and distributed $80,000 to Rajib.Rajib must report Robin Corporation profit of $350,000 on his Federal income tax return.
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If a C corporation uses straight-line depreciation on real estate (§ 1250 property), no gain on the sale of the property will be recaptured as ordinary income.
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Under the "check-the-box" Regulations, a two-owner LLC that fails to elect to be to treated as a corporation will be taxed as a sole proprietorship.
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Rose is a 50% partner in Wren Partnership.During the year, Wren earned net profit of $100,000 ($210,000 gross income - $110,000 operating expenses) and distributed $20,000 to each partner.Rose must report Wren Partnership profit of $20,000 on her Federal income tax return.
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Azul Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, received a dividend of $50,000 from Naranja Corporation. Azul owns 10% of the Naranja Corporation stock. Assuming it is not subject to the taxable income limitation, Azul's dividends received deduction is $35,000.
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Generally, corporate net operating loss can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years to offset taxable income for those years.
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The due date (not including extensions) for filing a 2012 Federal income tax return for a calendar year C corporation (Form 1120) is April 15, 2013.
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A calendar year C corporation can receive an automatic 6-month extension to file its 2012 corporate return (Form 1120) by filing Form 7004 by March 15, 2013.
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Canary Corporation, which sustained a $5,000 net capital loss during the year, will enter $5,000 as a addition item on Schedule M-1.
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Because of the taxable income limitation, no dividends received deduction is allowed if a corporation has an NOL for the current taxable year.
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Heron Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had an excess charitable contribution for 2011 of $5,000. In 2012, Heron made a further charitable contribution of $20,000. Heron's 2012 deduction is limited to $15,000 (10% of taxable income). The current year's contribution must be applied first against the $15,000 limitation.
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No dividends received deduction is allowed unless the corporation has held the stock for more than 90 days.
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Peach Corporation had $210,000 of active income, $45,000 of portfolio income, and a $230,000 passive loss during the current year.If Peach is a closely held C corporation that is not a PSC, it can deduct $230,000 of the passive loss in the year.
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Crow Corporation, a C corporation, donated scientific property (basis of $30,000, fair market value of $50,000) to State University, a qualified charitable organization, to be used in research.Crow had held the property for four months as inventory. Crow Corporation may deduct $50,000 for the charitable contribution (ignoring the taxable income limitation).
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A personal service corporation with taxable income of $100,000 will have a tax liability of $22,250.
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On December 31, 2012, Flamingo, Inc., a calendar year, accrual method C corporation, accrues a bonus of $50,000 to its president (a cash basis taxpayer), who owns 75% of the corporation's outstanding stock. The $50,000 bonus is paid to the president on February 1, 2013. For Flamingo's 2012 Form 1120, the $50,000 bonus will be a subtraction item on Schedule M-1.
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Black Corporation, an accrual basis taxpayer, was formed and began operations on February 1, 2012. During its first year of operations (February 1 - December 31, 2012), Black incurred the following expenses: fee paid to state of incorporation of $2,000, accounting and legal services incident to organization of $9,000, and expenses related to the printing and sale of stock certificates of $10,000. Black has $11,000 of qualified organizational expenditures that it may elect to amortize.
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In the current year, Oriole Corporation donated a painting worth $30,000 to the Texas Art Museum, a qualified public charity.The museum included the painting in its permanent collection.Oriole Corporation purchased the painting 5 years ago for $10,000.Oriole's charitable contribution deduction is $30,000 (ignoring the taxable income limitation).
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On December 20, 2012, the directors of Quail Corporation (an accrual basis, calendar year taxpayer) authorized a cash donation of $5,000 to the American Cancer Society, a qualified charity. The payment, which is made on April 10, 2013, may be claimed as a deduction for tax year 2012.
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Lilac Corporation incurred $4,700 of legal and accounting fees associated with its incorporation. The $4,700 is deductible as startup expenditures on Lilac's tax return for the year in which it begins business.
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37
An expense that is deducted in computing net income per books but not deductible in computing taxable income is a subtraction item on Schedule M-1.
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38
For a corporation in 2012, the domestic production activities deduction is equal to 9% of the higher of (1) qualified production activities income or (2) taxable income. However, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of the W-2 wages related to qualified production activities income.
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Schedule M-1 is used to reconcile net income as computed for financial accounting purposes with taxable income reported on the corporation's income tax return.
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40
Ed, an individual, incorporates two separate businesses that he owns by establishing two new corporations.Each corporation generates taxable income of $50,000.Each corporation will have a tax liability of $7,500.
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41
In 2012, Bluebird Corporation had net income from operations of $75,000. Further, Bluebird recognized a long-term capital loss of $30,000, and a short-term capital gain of $10,000. Which of the following statements is correct?

A)Bluebird Corporation may use the capital loss to offset the capital gain and must carry the net capital loss of $20,000 forward five years as a long-term capital loss.
B)Bluebird Corporation may deduct $13,000 of the capital loss in 2012 and may carry forward the remainder of the capital loss indefinitely to offset capital gains.
C)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $55,000.
D)Bluebird Corporation will have taxable income in 2012 of $75,000 and will have a net capital loss of $20,000 that can be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years.
E)None of the above.
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42
During the current year, Thrasher, Inc., a closely held personal service corporation, has $67,500 of active business income, $52,500 of portfolio income, and $120,000 of passive loss.How much of the passive loss can Thrasher deduct in the current year?

A)$0.
B)$52,500.
C)$67,500.
D)$120,000.
E)None of the above.
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Schedule M-2 is used to reconcile unappropriated retained earnings at the beginning of the year with unappropriated retained earnings at the end of the year.
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44
Bjorn owns a 60% interest in an S corporation that earned $150,000 in 2012.He also owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that earned $150,000 during the year.The S corporation distributed $30,000 to Bjorn and the C corporation paid dividends of $30,000 to Bjorn.How much income must Bjorn report from these businesses?

A)$0 income from the S corporation and $30,000 income from the C corporation.
B)$30,000 income from the S corporation and $30,000 of dividend income from the C corporation.
C)$90,000 income from the S corporation and $0 income from the C corporation.
D)$90,000 income from the S corporation and $30,000 income from the C corporation.
E)None of the above.
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45
Francisco is the sole owner of Rose Company. For 2012, the only income of Rose was a long-term capital gain of $25,000. The business made no distributions during the year to Francisco. Irrespective of Rose Company, Francisco's marginal tax rate is 35% and he has no capital asset transactions. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)If Rose Company is a sole proprietorship or S corporation, Francisco must report the $25,000 long-term capital gain on his personal income tax return.
B)If Rose Company is a C corporation, Francisco will report none of the $25,000 long-term capital gain on his personal income tax return.
C)If Rose Company is a sole proprietorship or S corporation, a preferential tax rate applies to the $25,000 long-term capital gain.
D)If Rose Company is a C corporation, a preferential tax rate does not apply to the $25,000 long-term capital gain.
E)None of the above.
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46
Which of the following statements is incorrect about LLCs and the check-the-box Regulations?

A)If a limited liability company with more than one owner does not make an election, the entity is taxed as a corporation.
B)All 50 states have passed laws that allow LLCs.
C)An entity with more than one owner and formed as a corporation cannot elect to be taxed as a partnership.
D)If a limited liability company with one owner does not make an election, the entity is taxed as a sole proprietorship.
E)A limited liability company with one owner can elect to be taxed as a corporation.
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47
Copper Corporation, a C corporation, had gross receipts of $5 million in 2009, $6 million in 2010, and $3 million in 2011.Gold Corporation, a personal service corporation (PSC), had gross receipts of $4 million in 2009, $7 million in 2010, and $5 million in 2011.Which of the corporations will be allowed to use the cash method of accounting in 2012?

A)Copper Corporation only.
B)Gold Corporation only.
C)Both Copper Corporation and Gold Corporation.
D)Neither Copper Corporation nor Gold Corporation.
E)None of the above.
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48
Jade Corporation, a C corporation, had $100,000 operating income and $40,000 operating expenses during the year. In addition, Jade had a $2,000 long-term capital gain and a $10,000 short-term capital loss. Compute Jade's taxable income for the year.

A)$52,000.
B)$57,000.
C)$60,000.
D)$62,000.
E)None of the above.
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Schedule M-3 is similar to Schedule M-1 in that the form is designed to reconcile net income per books with taxable income. However, an objective of Schedule M-3 is more transparency between financial statements and tax returns than that provided by Schedule M-1.
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50
Bear Corporation has a net short-term capital gain of $35,000 and a net long-term capital loss of $200,000 during 2012.Bear Corporation has taxable income from other sources of $600,000.Prior years' transactions included the following: <strong>Bear Corporation has a net short-term capital gain of $35,000 and a net long-term capital loss of $200,000 during 2012.Bear Corporation has taxable income from other sources of $600,000.Prior years' transactions included the following:   Compute the amount of Bear's capital loss carryover to 2013.</strong> A)$0. B)$60,000. C)$105,000. D)$165,000. E)$200,000. Compute the amount of Bear's capital loss carryover to 2013.

A)$0.
B)$60,000.
C)$105,000.
D)$165,000.
E)$200,000.
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51
On December 31, 2012, Peregrine Corporation, an accrual method, calendar year taxpayer, accrued a performance bonus of $100,000 to Charles, a cash basis, calendar year taxpayer. Charles is president and sole shareholder of the corporation. When can Peregrine deduct the bonus?

A)In 2012, if the bonus was authorized by the Board of Directors and payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
B)In 2013, if payment was made at any time during that year.
C)In 2012, if payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
D)In 2013, but only if payment was made on or before March 15, 2013.
E)None of the above.
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52
Ivory Corporation, a calendar year, accrual method C corporation, has two cash method, calendar year shareholders who are unrelated to each other. Craig owns 55% of the stock, and Oscar owns the remaining 45%. During 2012, Ivory paid a salary of $200,000 to each shareholder. On December 31, 2012, Ivory accrued a bonus of $50,000 to each shareholder. Assuming that the bonuses are paid to the shareholders on February 1, 2013, compute Ivory Corporation's 2012 deduction for the above amounts.

A)$0.
B)$250,000.
C)$400,000.
D)$450,000.
E)$500,000.
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53
Luis is the sole shareholder of a C corporation, and Eduardo owns a sole proprietorship. Both businesses were started in 2012, and each business has a long-term capital gain of $20,000 for the year. Neither business made any distributions during the year. With respect to this information, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Eduardo must report a $20,000 long-term capital gain on his 2012 tax return.
B)Louis's corporation does not receive a preferential tax rate on the $20,000 long-term capital gain.
C)Luis must report a $20,000 long-term capital gain on his 2012 tax return.
D)Eduardo receives a preferential tax rate on a long-term capital gain of $20,000.
E)None of the above.
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54
Flycatcher Corporation, a C corporation, has two equal individual shareholders, Nancy and Pasqual. In the current year, Flycatcher earned $100,000 net profit and paid a dividend of $10,000 to each shareholder. Regardless of any tax consequences resulting from their interests in Flycatcher, Nancy is in the 33% marginal tax bracket and Pasqual is in the 15% marginal tax bracket. With respect to the current year, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Flycatcher cannot avoid the corporate tax altogether by paying out all $100,000 of net profit as dividends to the shareholders.
B)Nancy incurs income tax of $1,500 on her dividend income.
C)Pasqual incurs income tax of $1,500 on his dividend income.
D)Flycatcher pays corporate tax of $22,250.
E)None of the above.
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55
Lucinda is a 60% shareholder in Rhea Corporation, a calendar year S corporation.During the year, Rhea Corporation had gross income of $550,000 and operating expenses of $380,000.In addition, the corporation sold land that had been held for investment purposes for a short-term capital gain of $30,000.During the year, Rhea Corporation distributed $50,000 to Lucinda.With respect to this information, which of the following statements is correct?

A)Rhea Corporation will pay tax on taxable income of $200,000.
B)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $50,000.
C)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $120,000.
D)Lucinda reports ordinary income of $102,000 and a short-term capital gain of $18,000.
E)None of the above.
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56
Beige Corporation, a C corporation, purchases a warehouse on August 1, 1996, for $1 million. Straight-line depreciation is taken in the amount of $411,750 before the property is sold on June 11, 2012, for $1.2 million. What is the amount and character of the gain recognized by Beige on the sale of the realty?

A)Ordinary income of $0 and § 1231 gain of $611,750.
B)Ordinary income of $411,750 and § 1231 gain of $200,000.
C)Ordinary income of $82,350 and § 1231 gain of $529,400.
D)Ordinary income of $117,650 and § 1231 gain of $494,100.
E)None of the above.
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57
Juanita owns 60% of the stock in a C corporation that had a profit of $200,000 in 2012. Carlos owns a 60% interest in a partnership that had a profit of $200,000 during the year. The corporation distributed $45,000 to Juanita, and the partnership distributed $45,000 to Carlos. Which of the following statements relating to 2012 is incorrect?

A)Juanita must report $120,000 of income from the corporation.
B)The corporation must pay corporate tax on $200,000 of income.
C)Carlos must report $120,000 of income from the partnership.
D)The partnership is not subject to a Federal entity-level income tax.
E)None of the above.
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58
Elk, a C corporation, has $370,000 operating income and $290,000 operating expenses during the year.In addition, Elk has a $10,000 long-term capital gain and a $17,000 short-term capital loss.Elk's taxable income is:

A)$63,000.
B)$73,000.
C)$80,000.
D)$90,000.
E)None of the above.
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59
Norma formed Hyacinth Enterprises, a proprietorship, in 2012.In its first year, Hyacinth had operating income of $400,000 and operating expenses of $240,000.In addition, Hyacinth had a long-term capital loss of $10,000.Norma, the proprietor of Hyacinth Enterprises, withdrew $75,000 from Hyacinth during the year.Assuming Norma has no other capital gains or losses, how does this information affect her taxable income for 2012?

A)Increases Norma's taxable income by $157,000 ($160,000 ordinary business income - $3,000 long-term capital loss).
B)Increases Norma's taxable income by $150,000 ($160,000 ordinary business income - $10,000 long-term capital loss).
C)Increases Norma's taxable income by $75,000.
D)Increases Norma's taxable income by $160,000.
E)None of the above.
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60
A corporation with $5 million or more in assets must file Schedule M-3 (instead of Schedule M-1).
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61
In the current year, Amber, Inc., a calendar C corporation, has income from operations of $200,000 and operating deductions of $225,000. Amber also had $30,000 of dividends from a 25% stock ownership in a domestic corporation. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Amber's net operating loss deduction?

A)The NOL is carried back 3 years and forward 10 years by Amber.
B)Amber's NOL is $19,000.
C)A dividends received deduction is allowed in computing Amber's NOL.
D)Amber can elect to forgo the carryback period and only carry forward the NOL.
E)None of the above.
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62
Eagle Corporation owns stock in Hawk Corporation and has taxable income of $100,000 for the year before considering the dividends received deduction.Hawk Corporation pays Eagle a dividend of $130,000, which was considered in calculating the $100,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Eagle claim if it owns 25% of Hawk's stock?

A)$0.
B)$80,000.
C)$100,000.
D)$104,000.
E)None of the above.
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63
In the current year, Plum Corporation, a computer manufacturer, donated 100 laptop computers to a local school district (a qualified educational organization). The computers were constructed by Plum earlier this year, and the school district allocated the computers among its various schools where they will be used for educational purposes. Plum's basis in the computers is $50,000, and their fair market value is $120,000. What is Plum's deduction for the contribution of the computers (ignoring the taxable income limitation)?

A)$0.
B)$50,000.
C)$85,000.
D)$100,000.
E)$120,000.
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64
Erin Corporation, a personal service corporation, had $230,000 of active income, $40,000 of portfolio income, and a $250,000 passive loss during the year. How much is Erin's taxable income?

A)$20,000.
B)$40,000.
C)$270,000.
D)$520,000.
E)None of the above.
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65
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the taxation of C corporations?

A)Schedule M-2 is used to reconcile net income as computed for financial accounting purposes with taxable income reported on the corporation's tax return.
B)The corporate return is filed on Form 1120S.
C)Corporations can receive an automatic extension of nine months for filing the corporate return by filing Form 7004 by the due date for the return.
D)A corporation with total assets of $7.5 million or more is required to file Schedule M-3.
E)None of the above.
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66
During 2012, Sparrow Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had operating income of $425,000, operating expenses of $280,000, a short-term capital loss of $10,000, and a long-term capital gain of $25,000.How much is Sparrow's tax liability for 2012?

A)$42,650.
B)$42,800.
C)$45,650.
D)$62,400.
E)None of the above.
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67
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the dividends received deduction?

A)A corporation must hold stock for more than 90 days in order to qualify for a deduction with respect to dividends on such stock.
B)The taxable income limitation does not apply with respect to the 100% deduction available to members of an affiliated group.
C)If a stock purchase is financed 75% by debt, the deduction for dividends on such stock is reduced by 75%.
D)The taxable income limitation does not apply if the normal deduction (i.e., 70% or 80% of dividends) results in a net operating loss for the corporation.
E)None of the above.
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68
Copper Corporation owns stock in Bronze Corporation and has net operating income of $900,000 for the year.Bronze Corporation pays Copper a dividend of $150,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Copper claim if it owns 85% of Bronze stock (assuming Copper's dividends received deduction is not limited by its taxable income)?

A)$97,500.
B)$105,000.
C)$120,000.
D)$150,000.
E)None of the above.
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69
Red Corporation, which owns stock in Blue Corporation, had net operating income of $200,000 for the year.Blue pays Red a dividend of $40,000.Red takes a dividends received deduction of $28,000.Which of the following statements is correct?

A)Red owns 80% of Blue Corporation.
B)Red owns 20% or more, but less than 80% of Blue Corporation.
C)Red owns 80% or more of Blue Corporation.
D)Red owns less than 20% of Blue Corporation.
E)None of the above.
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70
Grebe Corporation, a closely held corporation that is not a PSC, had $75,000 of active income, $60,000 of portfolio income, and a $105,000 passive loss during the year. How much of the passive loss can Grebe deduct in the current year?

A)$0.
B)$60,000.
C)$105,000.
D)$135,000.
E)None of the above.
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71
Hippo, Inc., a calendar year C corporation, manufactures golf gloves.For 2012, Hippo had taxable income (before DPAD) of $900,000, qualified domestic production activities income of $750,000, and W-2 wages related to qualified production activities income of $140,000.Hippo's domestic production activities deduction for 2012 is:

A)$0.
B)$12,600.
C)$67,500.
D)$70,000.
E)None of the above.
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72
During the current year, Owl Corporation (a C corporation), a retailer of children's apparel, made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations. <strong>During the current year, Owl Corporation (a C corporation), a retailer of children's apparel, made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations.   How much qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction?</strong> A)$63,000. B)$65,000. C)$90,500. D)$92,500. E)None of the above. How much qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction?

A)$63,000.
B)$65,000.
C)$90,500.
D)$92,500.
E)None of the above.
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73
During the current year, Kingbird Corporation (a calendar year C corporation) had the following income and expenses: <strong>During the current year, Kingbird Corporation (a calendar year C corporation) had the following income and expenses:   On October 1, Kingbird Corporation made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $9,000 in cash (not included in any of the above items). Determine Kingbird's charitable contribution deduction for the current year.</strong> A)$9,000. B)$7,500. C)$6,650. D)$6,450. E)None of the above. On October 1, Kingbird Corporation made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $9,000 in cash (not included in any of the above items). Determine Kingbird's charitable contribution deduction for the current year.

A)$9,000.
B)$7,500.
C)$6,650.
D)$6,450.
E)None of the above.
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74
Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the treatment of net operating losses by corporations?

A)A corporation may elect to forgo the carryback period and just carryforward an NOL.
B)A corporation may claim a dividends received deduction in computing an NOL.
C)An NOL is generally carried back 2 years and forward 20 years.
D)Unlike individuals, corporations do not adjust their NOLs for net capital losses or nonbusiness deductions.
E)None of the above.
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75
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the taxation of C corporations?

A)Similar to those applicable to individuals, the marginal tax rate brackets for corporations are adjusted for inflation.
B)Taxable income of a personal service corporation is taxed at a flat rate of 35%.
C)A tax return must be filed whether or not the corporation has taxable income.
D)The highest corporate marginal tax rate is 39%.
E)None of the above.
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76
George Judson is the sole shareholder and employee of Black Corporation, a C corporation that is engaged exclusively in engineering services. During the year, Black has gross revenues of $420,000 and operating expenses (excluding salary) of $200,000. Further, Black Corporation pays George a salary of $190,000. The salary is reasonable in amount and George is in the 35% marginal tax bracket irrespective of any income from Black. Assuming that Black Corporation distributes all after-tax income as dividends, how much total combined income tax do Black and George pay in the current year? (Ignore any employment tax considerations.)

A)$66,675.
B)$79,925.
C)$83,325.
D)$87,500.
E)None of the above.
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77
Emerald Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, was formed and began operations on April 1, 2012. The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (April 1 through December 31, 2012) of operations: <strong>Emerald Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, was formed and began operations on April 1, 2012. The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (April 1 through December 31, 2012) of operations:   Assuming a § 248 election, what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2012?</strong> A)$0. B)$4,550. C)$5,000. D)$7,400. E)None of the above. Assuming a § 248 election, what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2012?

A)$0.
B)$4,550.
C)$5,000.
D)$7,400.
E)None of the above.
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78
During the current year, Violet, Inc., a closely held corporation (not a PSC), has $130,000 of passive loss, $90,000 of active business income, and $70,000 of portfolio income. How much is Violet's taxable income for the current year?

A)$30,000.
B)$70,000.
C)$90,000.
D)$160,000.
E)None of the above.
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79
Orange Corporation owns stock in White Corporation and has net operating income of $400,000 for the year.White Corporation pays Orange a dividend of $60,000.What amount of dividends received deduction may Orange claim if it owns 15% of White stock (assuming Orange's dividends received deduction is not limited by its taxable income)?

A)$9,000.
B)$42,000.
C)$48,000.
D)$60,000.
E)None of the above.
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80
Robin Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had taxable income of $1.9 million, $1.2 million, and $900,000 for 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively.Robin has taxable income of $1.5 million for 2012. The minimum 2012 estimated tax installment payments for Robin are:

A)April 15, 2012, $76,500; June 15, 2012, $76,500; September 15, 2012, $76,500; December 15, 2012, $76,500.
B)April 15, 2012, $110,500; June 15, 2012, $127,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
C)April 15, 2012, $127,500; June 15, 2012, $127,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
D)April 15, 2012, $76,500; June 15, 2012, $178,500; September 15, 2012, $127,500; December 15, 2012, $127,500.
E)None of the above.
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