None Apricot, Inc., has accumulated earnings and profits at the end ofthe year of $275,000. Apricot pays a salary and bonus of$200,000 to Donald, its CEO. Apricot's taxable income beforethe salary and bonus is $225,000. The IRS classifies $75,000 ofthe salary and bonus as unreasonable. Calculate Apricot'staxable income after the reclassification.a. $25,000b. $100,000c. $125,000d. $225,000e. None of the above

To determine Apricot, Inc.'s taxable income after the IRS reclassifies $75,000 of Donald's salary…

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