Exam 32: Corporations

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A shareholder transfers a building subject to a mortgage in a Sec.351 transfer.The corporation assumes the mortgage,and no gain is recognized on the transfer under Sec.351.The transfer of the liabilities has no effect on the shareholder's stock basis.

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A corporation realizes a NSTCL this year of $43,000.It will only be able to deduct $3,000 this year.

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The books and records of Finton Corporation,an accrual method taxpayer,reflect the following: Taxable income per return \ 400,000 Tax -exempt interest received 2,500 Federal income tax 84,000 Net capital losses 4,000 Charitable contributions exceeding ceiling 2,000 Dividends-received deduction claimed 40,000 Fines and penalties 10,000 Based on the above,what is the amount of Greg Corporation's current earnings and profits for this year?

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 Taxable income per retuin $400,000 Plus:  Tax-exempt interest received $2,500 Dividends-received deduction  claimed 40,000‾42,500 Less:  Federal income tax 84,000 Excess capital losses 4,000 Excess contributions 2,000 Fines and penalties 10,000‾(100,000) Current year E&P $342,500\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline \text { Taxable income per retuin } & & \$ 400,000 \\\hline \text { Plus: } & & \\\hline \text { Tax-exempt interest received } & \$ 2,500 & \\\hline \text { Dividends-received deduction } & & \\\text { claimed } & \underline { 40,000 } & 42,500 \\\hline \text { Less: } & & \\\hline \text { Federal income tax } & 84,000 & \\\hline \text { Excess capital losses } & 4,000 & \\\hline \text { Excess contributions } & 2,000 & \\\hline \text { Fines and penalties } & \underline { 10,000 } & ( 100,000 ) \\\hline \text { Current year E\&P } & & \$ 342,500 \\\hline\end{array}

Individuals Rhett and Scarlet form Lady Corporation.Rhett transfers land and a building with a $140,000 adjusted basis and a $230,000 FMV in exchange for 50% of the stock of Lady Corporation worth $210,000 and a $20,000 note.Scarlet contributes cash of $230,000 for 50% of the stock of Lady Corporation worth $210,000 and a note of the Lady Corporation valued at $20,000.Rhett's recognized gain on the transfer is

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A corporation distributes land worth $200,000 to its sole shareholder.The corporation had purchased the land several years ago for $120,000.The corporation has over $1 million of E&P.How much income will the corporation and the shareholder recognize?

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Individuals Julie and Brandon form JB Corporation.Julie transfers cash of $425,000 in exchange for 50% of the stock of the JB Corporation worth $410,000 and a $15,000 note.Brandon transfers equipment with a $390,000 adjusted basis and a $425,000 FMV for 50% of the stock worth $410,000 and a note of the JB Corporation valued at $15,000.Brandon's basis in the stock received is

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In order for the Sec.351 nonrecognition rules to apply,the transferor-shareholders in aggregate must control the transferee corporation by owning more than 50% of its stock immediately after the exchange.

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DEF Corporation and MNO Corporation are both C corporations.To date,DEF has earned $100,000 of taxable income,and MNO has earned $500,000.Each corporation expects to earn another $100,000 of taxable income before year-end.MNO will pay more tax on its incremental $100,000 of taxable income than will MNO.

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One requirement of a personal holding company is that more than 50% of the value of the outstanding stock must be owned by five or fewer individuals at some time during the last 6 months of the tax year.

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Smith Corporation,a U.S.C corporation,owns 25% of Avanti Corporation,an Italian corporation that earns all of its income in Europe.Smith Corporation will not be allowed a deduction for dividends received from Avanti.

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June Corporation has the following income and expense items during the current year: Net loss from operations (\ 140,000) Dividends received 25\% owned corporations 240,000 The allowed dividends-received deduction is

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Ron transfers assets with a $100,000 FMV (basis $60,000)and $70,000 of business-related liabilities to a corporation in exchange for 100% of the corporation's stock with a FMV of $30,000.The corporation assumes the $70,000 mortgage.The transfer qualifies under Sec.351.What is the adjusted basis of the stock received?

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The term "thin capitalization" means that the corporation is financed primarily with capital stock rather than debt.

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Corporations that are members of a parent-subsidiary affiliated group may file a consolidated return if the proper election is made.

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A corporation generates a net operating loss of $90,000 in 2018.The corporation's 2019 taxable income from 2019 activities is $95,000.The corporation will be able to deduct the $90,000 net operating loss in 2019.

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Peter transfers an office building into a new corporation in exchange for 100 percent of the stock.In addition,the corporation assumes the mortgage on the building.Peter will treat the debt relief as boot and have to recognize gain.

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A liquidating corporation

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All of the following are accurate statements about corporations,except

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A corporation distributes land with a FMV of $85,000 (basis $50,000).The land has a mortgage of $95,000 assumed by the shareholder.Gain to the corporation is

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding a corporation's obligation to make quarterly estimated tax payments?

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