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Chapter: 6 -Problem: 78 >> You have been assigned to compute the income tax provision for Tulip City Flowers, Inc. (TCF) as of December 31, 2017. The company’s federal income tax rate is 34%. The company’s Income Statement for 2017 is provided below:Tulip City Flowers, Inc.Statement of Operationsat December 31, 2017Net sales ...........................................................................................  $20,000
Answer Preview: a. Compute TCFs current income tax expense or benefit for 2017 Income before income taxes $ 4,525,000 Interest from municipal bonds (10,000) Nondeductible stock compensation 5,000 DPAD (8,000) Nondedu…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 55 >> MWC Corp. is currently in the sixth year of its existence (2017). In 2012– 2016, it reported the following income and (losses) (before net operating loss carryovers or carrybacks). 2012: .........................    ($ 70,000) 2013: .........................    ($ 30,000)2014: .........................    $ 60,0002015: .........................    $140,0002016: .........................    ($ 25,0
Answer Preview: a. $100,000 taxable income. A $40,000 NOL carryover i…

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 54 >> On November 10 of year 1 Javier purchased a building, including the land it was on, to assemble his new equipment. The total cost of the purchase was $1,200,000; $300,000 was allocated to the basis of the land and the remaining $900,000 was allocated to the basis of the building. a. Using MACRS, what is Javier’s depreciation expense on the building for years 1 through 3?b. What would be the year 3
Answer Preview: a. The depreciation for the 3 years is computed as follows: Year Method Recovery Period Date Placed …

, Chapter: 3 -Problem: 73 >> WAR (We Are Rich) has been in business since 1984. WAR is an accrual method sole proprietorship that deals in the manufacturing and wholesaling of various types of golf equipment. Hack & Hack CPAs have filed accurate tax returns for WAR’s owner since WAR opened its doors. The managing partner of Hack & Hack (Jack) has gotten along very well with the owner of WAR – Mr. Someday Woods (single). Howev
Answer Preview: Part 1: Mr. Woodss taxable income is determined as follows: This table determines the gains, losses and character for each of the dispositions. Sales …

, Chapter: 1 -Problem: 46 >> Indicate the amount (if any) that Michael can deduct as an ordinary and necessary business deductions in each of the following situations and explain your solution. a. From time to time, Michael rents a dump truck for his business. While hauling gravel to a job site, Michael was stopped for speeding. He paid a fine of $125 for speeding and a fine of $80 for carrying an overweight load.b. Michael p
Answer Preview: a. No deduction for …

, Chapter: 2 -Problem: 39 >> Emily purchased a building to store inventory for her business. The purchase price was $760,000. Beyond this, Emily incurred the following necessary expenses to get the building ready for use: $2,000 to repair minor leaks in the roof, $5,000 to make the interior suitable for her finished goods, and $300 in legal fees. What is Emily’s cost basis in the new building?
Answer Preview: $765,300 cost basis, computed as follows: Description Amount Explanation Pu…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 66 >> Euro Corporation, a U.S. corporation, operates through a branch in Germany. During 2017 the branch reported taxable income of $1,000,000 and paid German income taxes of $300,000. In addition, Euro received $50,000 of dividends from its 5% investment in the stock of Maple Leaf Company, a Canadian corporation. The dividend was subject to a withholding tax of $5,000. Euro reported U.S. taxable income
Answer Preview: Form 1118 (Rev. December 2015) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of corporation A B For calendar year 20 D E F Euro Corporation Use a separate Form 1118 for each applicable cate…

, Chapter: 11 -Problem: 65 >> Friends Jackie (0.5 percent owner), Jermaine (1 percent owner), Marlon (2 percent owner), Janet (86 percent owner), and Tito (10.5 percent owner) are shareholders in Jackson 5 Inc. (an S corporation). As employees of the company, they each receive health insurance ($10,000 per year benefit), dental insurance ($2,000 per year benefit), and free access to a workout facility located at company headqu
Answer Preview: Because they are 2 percent or less shareholders, Ja…

, Chapter: 13 -Problem: 67 >> USCo, a U.S. corporation, has decided to set up a headquarters subsidiary in Europe. Management has narrowed its location choice to either Spain, Ireland, or Switzerland. The company has asked you to research some of the income tax implications of setting up a corporation in these three countries. In particular, management wants to know what tax rate will be imposed on corporate income earned in t
Answer Preview: Tax rates Spain 30% Ireland 12 5% Switzerland 18 01% Withholding tax rates Spain Inte…

, Chapter: 5 -Problem: 59 >> In year 1 (the current year), OCC Corp. made a charitable donation of $200,000 to the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation (a qualifying charity). For the year, OCC reported taxable income of $1,500,000 before deducting any charitable contributions, before deducting its $20,000 dividends received deduction, and before deducting its $40,000 NOL carryover from last year.  a. What amount of the $200,000 d
Answer Preview: a. $146,000. OCC may deduct up to 10% of taxable income before any charitable contributions, the div…

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