B Corporation, a calendar year-end, accrual basis taxpayer, is owned 75 percent by Bonnie, a cash basis taxpayer. On December 31, 2021, the corporation accrues interest of $4,000 on a loan from Bonnie and also accrues a $15,000 bonus to Bonnie. The bonus is paid to Bonnie on February 1, 2022; the interest is not paid until 2023. How much can B Corporation deduct on its 2022 tax return? a. $19,000 b. $4,000 c. $12,000 d. $15,000 e. $0
B Corporation, a calendar year-end, accrual basis taxpayer, is owned 75 percent by Bonnie, a cash basis taxpayer. On December 31, 2021, the corporation accrues interest of $4,000 on a loan from Bonnie and also accrues a $15,000 bonus to Bonnie. The bonus is paid to Bonnie on February 1, 2022; the interest is not paid until 2023. How much can B Corporation deduct on its 2022 tax return?
a. $19,000
b. $4,000
c. $12,000
d. $15,000
e. $0
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B Corporation, a calendar year-end, accrual-basis taxpayer, is owned 75 percent by Bonnie, a cash-basis taxpayer. On December 31, 2022, the corporation accrues interest of $4,000 on a loan from Bonnie and also accrues a $15,000 bonus to Bonnie. The bonus is paid to Bonnie on February 1, 2023; the interest is not paid until 2024. How much can B Corporation deduct on its 2023 tax return for these two expenses?
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