Alec Baldwin, Inc., has accumulated earnings and profits at the end of the year of $350,000. Alec Baldwin pays a salary and bonus of $180,000 to Michael, its CEO. Alec Baldwin's taxable income before the salary and bonus is $260,000. The IRS classifies $60,000 of the salary and bonus as unreasonable. Calculate Alec Baldwin's taxable income after the reclassification. a. $20,000 b. $80,000 c. $140,000 d. $260,000 e. None of the above

Alec Baldwin, Inc., has accumulated earnings and profits at the end of the year of $350,000. Alec Baldwin pays a salary and bonus of $180,000 to Michael, its CEO. Alec Baldwin's taxable income before the salary and bonus is $260,000. The IRS classifies $60,000 of the salary and bonus as unreasonable. Calculate Alec Baldwin's taxable income after the reclassification. a. $20,000 b. $80,000 c. $140,000 d. $260,000 e. None of the above

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

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Chapter19: Corporations: Distributions Not In Complete Liquidation

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