Determine ACME's taxable income for 2021.  Determine Acme's tax liability for 2021. Assume that ACME is a client. Explain what the client can expect in terms of the overall tax liability in 2021.

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In 2021, ACME Corporation (a C corporation) had operating income of $250,000.  ACME sold investments that resulted in a $120,000 short-term capital gain and a $200,000 long-term capital loss.  ACME received a dividend of $100,000 from Andiron, Inc.  ACME owns 5% of Andiron stock.  

In 2020, ACME had taxable income of $100,000 (which included $20,000 of LTCG).  In 2017, 2018, and 2019, ACME did not have any capital transactions.

Determine ACME's taxable income for 2021. 

Determine Acme's tax liability for 2021.

Assume that ACME is a client. Explain what the client can expect in terms of the overall tax liability in 2021.

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