Exam 11: The Corporate Taxpayer

Fleet, Inc. owns 85% of the stock of Pete, Inc. and 35% of the stock of Zete, Inc. The remaining stock of Pete and Zete is owned by unrelated individuals. Which of the following statements is correct?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

TasteCo, Inc. reported $210,500 of taxable income this year. What is its regular tax liability?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

The dividends-received deduction is equal to 65% of any dividends-received by a corporate taxpayer.

(True/False)

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Question 23

A corporation that is unable to meet its original filing deadline may obtain an automatic twelve-month extension of the time to file its federal income tax return.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Which of the following is a primary legal characteristic of the corporate form of business?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

Poppy's book income of $739,300 includes a net long-term capital loss of $42,000 and federal income tax expense of $170,000. Based only on these items, Poppy's taxable income is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

A corporation with a June 30 fiscal year earns $1 million for its tax year ended June 30, 2018. Regular tax liability on this income is $210,000.

(True/False)

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Question 27

After 2017, a 37% excise tax applies to compensation in excess of $1 million paid to executives of tax-exempt organizations.

(True/False)

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Question 28

Corporations are rarely targeted in political debates over taxation.

(True/False)

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Question 29

The double taxation of corporate earnings is one of the dominant characteristics of the federal income tax system.

(True/False)

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Question 30

Brace, Inc. owns 90% of West common stock. This year, Brace generated $50,000 operating income and received $10,000 dividends from West. Brace's taxable income is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

At least three corporations are required to form an affiliated group.

(True/False)

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Question 32

A significant advantage of issuing stock instead of debt is that payment of dividends is discretionary.

(True/False)

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Question 33

The minimum tax credit is an example of a nonrefundable credit.

(True/False)

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Question 34

Angel Corporation's current-year regular tax liability is $40,000. Angel is eligible for a general business credit of $45,000. The corporation will receive a $5,000 refund of federal income tax.

(True/False)

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Question 35

Liston, Inc. had taxable income of $1 million for calendar year 2018. Compute Liston's regular tax liability.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

When price competition is fierce, companies easily shift the burden of a tax increase to their customers via higher prices.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Which of the following statements regarding the taxation of corporate profits is true?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

A corporate taxpayer would prefer a $50,000 deduction to a $50,000 credit.

(True/False)

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Question 39

Generally, the corporate income tax is computed using a regressive rate schedule.

(True/False)

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Fleet, Inc. owns 85% of the stock of Pete, Inc. and 35% of the stock of Zete, Inc. The remaining stock of Pete and Zete is owned by unrelated individuals. Which of the following statements is correct?

TasteCo, Inc. reported $210,500 of taxable income this year. What is its regular tax liability?

The dividends-received deduction is equal to 65% of any dividends-received by a corporate taxpayer.

A corporation that is unable to meet its original filing deadline may obtain an automatic twelve-month extension of the time to file its federal income tax return.

Which of the following is a primary legal characteristic of the corporate form of business?

Poppy's book income of $739,300 includes a net long-term capital loss of $42,000 and federal income tax expense of $170,000. Based only on these items, Poppy's taxable income is:

A corporation with a June 30 fiscal year earns $1 million for its tax year ended June 30, 2018. Regular tax liability on this income is $210,000.

After 2017, a 37% excise tax applies to compensation in excess of $1 million paid to executives of tax-exempt organizations.

Corporations are rarely targeted in political debates over taxation.

The double taxation of corporate earnings is one of the dominant characteristics of the federal income tax system.

Brace, Inc. owns 90% of West common stock. This year, Brace generated $50,000 operating income and received $10,000 dividends from West. Brace's taxable income is:

At least three corporations are required to form an affiliated group.

A significant advantage of issuing stock instead of debt is that payment of dividends is discretionary.

The minimum tax credit is an example of a nonrefundable credit.

Angel Corporation's current-year regular tax liability is $40,000. Angel is eligible for a general business credit of $45,000. The corporation will receive a $5,000 refund of federal income tax.

Liston, Inc. had taxable income of $1 million for calendar year 2018. Compute Liston's regular tax liability.

When price competition is fierce, companies easily shift the burden of a tax increase to their customers via higher prices.

Which of the following statements regarding the taxation of corporate profits is true?

A corporate taxpayer would prefer a $50,000 deduction to a $50,000 credit.

Generally, the corporate income tax is computed using a regressive rate schedule.

Taxes and Taxing Jurisdictions

Policy Standards for a Good Tax

Taxes as Transaction Costs

Maxims of Income Tax Planning

Tax Research

Taxable Income from Business Operations

Property Acquisitions and Cost Recovery Deductions

Property Dispositions

Nontaxable Exchanges

Sole Proprietorships

The Choice of Business Entity

Jurisdictional Issues in Business Taxation

The Individual Tax Formula

Compensation and Retirement Planning

Investment and Personal Financial Planning

Tax Consequences of Personal Activities

The Tax Compliance Process

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