Chapter 4, Problem 15P

Manny, a calendar-year taxpayer, uses the cash method of accounting for his sole proprietorship. In late December he performed $20,000 of legal services for a client. Manny typically requires his clients to pay his bills immediately upon receipt. Assume Manny’s marginal tax rate is 37 percent this year and next year, and that he can earn an after-tax rate of return of 12 percent on his investments.   a. What is the after-tax income if Manny sends his client the bill in December?            b. What is the after-tax income if Manny sends his client the bill in January? Use Exhibit 3.1. (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.)            c. Based on requirements a and b, should Manny send his client the bill in December or January?       multiple choice December January

Reese, a calendar-year taxpayer, uses the cash method of accounting for her sole proprietorship. In late December, she received a $20,000 bill from her accountant for consulting services related to her small business. Reese can pay the $20,000 bill anytime before January 30 of next year without penalty. Assume Reese's marginal tax rate is 32 percent this year and 35 percent next year, and that she can earn an after-tax rate of return of 12 percent on her investments.   a. What is the after-tax cost if she pays the $20,000 bill in December?            b. What is the after-tax cost if she pays the $20,000 bill in January? Use Exhibit 3.1.           c. Should Reese pay the $20,000 bill in December or January?       multiple choice 1 December January   d. What is the after-tax cost if she expects her marginal tax rate to be 24 percent next year and pays the $20,000 bill in January? Use Exhibit 3.1. (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.)            e. Should Reese…

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