Rover Corporation would like to transfer excess cash to its sole shareholder, Aleshia, who is also an employee. Aleshia is in the 24% taxbracket, and Rover is subject to a 21% rate. Because Aleshia's contribution to the business is substantial, Rover believes that a $49,200bonus in the current year is reasonable compensation and should be deductible by the corporation. However, Rover is considering payingAleshia a $49,200 dividend because the tax rate on dividends is lower than the tax rate on compensation.Answer the following questions to determine whether Rover is correct in believing that a dividend is the better choice.a. Regarding taxes, which would benefit Aleshia the most?The $49,200 dividendbonus.because after taxes she would have:b. Regarding taxes, which would benefit Rover Corporation the most?The $25,000because it would save Rover $from the dividend andin taxes.c. Considering the two parties together, which alternative would provide the most overall tax savings?The $49,200savings is $from thebecause when the overall effect to both the corporation and the shareholder are considered the net tax

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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