Question 1

Which of the following income items from an S corporation is not considered investment income for purposes of the net investment income tax?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive income. 
B)  Investment interest income. 
C)  Dividends. 
D)  Short-term capital gains. 
E)  All of these choices are considered investment income for the net investment income tax. 
A)  Passive income. 
B)  Investment interest income. 
C)  Dividends. 
D)  Short-term capital gains. 
E)  All of these choices are considered investment income for the net investment income tax. E

Question 2

The same exact requirements for forming and contributing property govern S corporations and partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct regarding S corporation estimated taxes?

Accepted Answer

A)  S corporations never pay estimated taxes. 
B)  S corporations with a federal income tax liability of $500 due to the built-in gains tax or excess net passive income tax must pay estimated taxes. 
C)  S corporations that owe $5,000 in LIFO recapture tax only must pay estimated taxes. 
D)  S corporations with a federal income tax liability of $100 due to the excess net passive income tax must pay estimated taxes. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  S corporations never pay estimated taxes. 
B)  S corporations with a federal income tax liability of $500 due to the built-in gains tax or excess net passive income tax must pay estimated taxes. 
C)  S corporations that owe $5,000 in LIFO recapture tax only must pay estimated taxes. 
D)  S corporations with a federal income tax liability of $100 due to the excess net passive income tax must pay estimated taxes. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. B

Question 4

Corporations taxed as S corporations offer the same legal protection to owners as corporations taxed as C corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not an adjustment to an S corporation shareholder's stock basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase for any contributions to the S corporation during the year. 
B)  Increase for shareholder's share of ordinary business income. 
C)  Decrease for shareholder's share of nondeductible items. 
D)  Increase for distributions during the year. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Increase for any contributions to the S corporation during the year. 
B)  Increase for shareholder's share of ordinary business income. 
C)  Decrease for shareholder's share of nondeductible items. 
D)  Increase for distributions during the year. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  For shareholder-employees who own 2 percent or less of the entity, the S corporation gets a tax deduction for qualifying fringe benefits, and the benefits are nontaxable to the employees. 
B)  For shareholder-employees who own more than 2 percent of the S corporation, the S corporation gets a tax deduction, but the otherwise qualifying fringe benefits are taxable to the shareholder-employees who own more than 2 percent. 
C)  S corporation owners have a tax incentive to pay themselves a low salary. 
D)  An S corporation shareholder's allocable share of ordinary business income (loss) is not classified as self-employment income for tax purposes. 
E)  None of the choices are false. 
A)  For shareholder-employees who own 2 percent or less of the entity, the S corporation gets a tax deduction for qualifying fringe benefits, and the benefits are nontaxable to the employees. 
B)  For shareholder-employees who own more than 2 percent of the S corporation, the S corporation gets a tax deduction, but the otherwise qualifying fringe benefits are taxable to the shareholder-employees who own more than 2 percent. 
C)  S corporation owners have a tax incentive to pay themselves a low salary. 
D)  An S corporation shareholder's allocable share of ordinary business income (loss) is not classified as self-employment income for tax purposes. 
E)  None of the choices are false.

Question 7

At the beginning of the year, Harold, Missy, and Ranae formed HMR Corporation as an S corporation. For one-third of the HMR stock, Harold contributed $50,000 cash and land with a fair market value of $75,000 and adjusted tax basis of $60,000. The land was subject to a $45,000 mortgage, which was assumed by HMR on the formation. Missy and Ranae each contributed $80,000 cash to HMR for one-third of the HMR stock. What is Harold's basis in the HMR stock after the formation? What is Missy's basis in her HMR stock after the formation?

Accepted Answer

Harold's stock basis is $65,00

Question 8

Assume that at the end of 2019, Clampett, Inc. (an S corporation) distributes property (fair market value of $40,000, basis of $5,000) to each of its four equal shareholders (aggregate distribution of $160,000). At the time of the distribution, Clampett, Inc., has no corporate earnings and profits and J.D. has a basis of $50,000 in his Clampett, Inc., stock. What is J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  $45,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $85,000. 
D)  $90,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  $45,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $85,000. 
D)  $90,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 9

SEC Corporation has been operating as a C corporation since 2016. It elected to become an S corporation, effective January 1, 2019. On December 31, 2018, SEC reported a net unrealized built-in gain of $60,000. In addition to other transactions in 2019, SEC sold inventory it owned at the beginning of 2019 (it did not sell any other assets it owned at the beginning of 2019). At the beginning of the year, the inventory it sold had a fair market value of $30,000 and a FIFO tax basis of $10,000. SEC sold the inventory for $35,000. If SEC had been a C corporation in 2019, its taxable income would have been $100,000. How much built-in gains tax must SEC pay in 2019?

Accepted Answer

It must pay $4,200 ($20,000 × 21%) in bu

Question 10

Clampett, Inc., converted to an S corporation on January 1, 2019. At that time, Clampett, Inc., had cash ($40,000), inventory (FMV $60,000, basis $30,000), accounts receivable (FMV $40,000, basis $40,000), and equipment (FMV $60,000, basis $80,000). In 2020, Clampett, Inc., sells its entire inventory for $60,000 (basis $30,000). Assume the corporate tax rate is 21 percent. Clampett, Inc.'s taxable income in 2020 would have been $1,000,000 if it had been a C corporation. How much built-in gains tax does Clampett, Inc., pay in 2020?

Accepted Answer

A)  $10,500. 
B)  $10,000. 
C)  $2,100. 
D)  $0. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  $10,500. 
B)  $10,000. 
C)  $2,100. 
D)  $0. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 11

MWC is a C corporation that uses the accrual method of accounting. MWC made an S election, effective January 1 of 2019. The following assets were owned by MWC on December 31, 2018.
   What is MWC's net unrealized built-in gain when it converts to an S corporation on January 1, 2019?

Accepted Answer

$20,000. The ($5,000) built-in

Question 12

Vanessa contributed $20,000 of cash and land with a fair market value of $100,000 and an adjusted basis of $40,000 to Cook, Inc. (an S corporation) when it was formed. The land was encumbered by a $30,000 mortgage executed two years before. What is Vanessa's tax basis in her Cook, Inc., stock after formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  $20,000. 
B)  $30,000. 
C)  $60,000. 
D)  $80,000. 
E)  $120,000. 
A)  $20,000. 
B)  $30,000. 
C)  $60,000. 
D)  $80,000. 
E)  $120,000.

Question 13

Clampett, Inc., has been an S corporation since its inception. On July 15, 2020, Clampett, Inc., distributed $50,000 to J.D. His basis in his Clampett, Inc., stock on January 1, 2020, was $45,000. For 2020, J.D. was allocated $10,000 of ordinary income from Clampett, Inc., and no separately stated items. What is the amount of income J.D. recognizes related to Clampett, Inc., in 2020?

Accepted Answer

A)  $60,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $20,000. 
D)  $10,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  $60,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $20,000. 
D)  $10,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 14

Differences in voting powers are permissible across shares of S corporation stock as long as the shares have identical distribution and liquidation rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Clampett, Inc., has been an S corporation since its inception. On July 15, 2020, Clampett, Inc., distributed $50,000 to J.D. His basis in his Clampett, Inc., stock on January 1, 2020, was $30,000. For 2020, J.D. was allocated $10,000 of ordinary income from Clampett, Inc., and no separately stated items. What is the amount of income J.D. recognizes related to Clampett, Inc., in 2020?

Accepted Answer

A)  $60,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $20,000. 
D)  $10,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  $60,000. 
B)  $50,000. 
C)  $20,000. 
D)  $10,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is a requirement to be an S corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  be a domestic or foreign corporation. 
B)  have only one class of stock. 
C)  have fewer than 75 shareholders. 
D)  have at least one corporate shareholder. 
E)  none of the choices are correct. 
A)  be a domestic or foreign corporation. 
B)  have only one class of stock. 
C)  have fewer than 75 shareholders. 
D)  have at least one corporate shareholder. 
E)  none of the choices are correct.

Question 17

S corporation distributions of cash are not taxable to the shareholder to the extent of the combined stock and debt basis of the shareholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would not result in an S election termination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having 120 unrelated shareholders. 
B)  Having a C corporation as a shareholder. 
C)  Issuing a second class of stock. 
D)  Having excess passive investment income for two consecutive years. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Having 120 unrelated shareholders. 
B)  Having a C corporation as a shareholder. 
C)  Issuing a second class of stock. 
D)  Having excess passive investment income for two consecutive years. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 19

When an S corporation distributes appreciated property to all of its shareholders pro rata, the shareholders who receive the distributed property recognize income on their distributive share of the deemed gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At the beginning of the year, Clampett, Inc., had $100,000 in its AAA and $60,000 of earnings and profits from prior C corporation years. During the year, Clampett, Inc., earned $50,000 of ordinary income and paid $200,000 in distributions to its shareholders. Assume that J.D. owns 25 percent of Clampett, Inc., his basis in Clampett, Inc., at the beginning of the year is $10,000, and his share of the distribution was $50,000. How much income does J.D. recognize this year from these transactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0. 
B)  $10,000. 
C)  $17,500. 
D)  $40,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  $0. 
B)  $10,000. 
C)  $17,500. 
D)  $40,000. 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Which of the following income items from an S corporation is not considered investment income for purposes of the net investment income tax?

The same exact requirements for forming and contributing property govern S corporations and partnerships.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding S corporation estimated taxes?

Corporations taxed as S corporations offer the same legal protection to owners as corporations taxed as C corporations.

Which of the following is not an adjustment to an S corporation shareholder's stock basis?

Which of the following is not a true statement?

MWC is a C corporation that uses the accrual method of accounting. MWC made an S election, effective January 1 of 2019. The following assets were owned by MWC on December 31, 2018. What is MWC's net unrealized built-in gain when it converts to an S corporation on January 1, 2019?

Differences in voting powers are permissible across shares of S corporation stock as long as the shares have identical distribution and liquidation rights.

Which of the following is a requirement to be an S corporation?

S corporation distributions of cash are not taxable to the shareholder to the extent of the combined stock and debt basis of the shareholder.

Which of the following would not result in an S election termination?

When an S corporation distributes appreciated property to all of its shareholders pro rata, the shareholders who receive the distributed property recognize income on their distributive share of the deemed gain.

Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods

Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery

Property Dispositions

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Accounting for Income Taxes

Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions

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Exam 11: S Corporations

Which of the following income items from an S corporation is not considered investment income for purposes of the net investment income tax?

The same exact requirements for forming and contributing property govern S corporations and partnerships.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding S corporation estimated taxes?

Corporations taxed as S corporations offer the same legal protection to owners as corporations taxed as C corporations.

Which of the following is not an adjustment to an S corporation shareholder's stock basis?

Which of the following is not a true statement?

MWC is a C corporation that uses the accrual method of accounting. MWC made an S election, effective January 1 of 2019. The following assets were owned by MWC on December 31, 2018. What is MWC's net unrealized built-in gain when it converts to an S corporation on January 1, 2019?

Differences in voting powers are permissible across shares of S corporation stock as long as the shares have identical distribution and liquidation rights.

Which of the following is a requirement to be an S corporation?

S corporation distributions of cash are not taxable to the shareholder to the extent of the combined stock and debt basis of the shareholder.

Which of the following would not result in an S election termination?

When an S corporation distributes appreciated property to all of its shareholders pro rata, the shareholders who receive the distributed property recognize income on their distributive share of the deemed gain.

Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods

Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery

Property Dispositions

Entities Overview

Corporate Operations

Accounting for Income Taxes

Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions

Corporate Formation, Reorganization, and Liquidation

Forming and Operating Partnerships

Dispositions of Partnership Interests and Partnership Distributions

State and Local Taxes

The Us Taxation of Multinational Transactions

Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

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