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Acct 504 Week 1-X Corporation Essay

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#1 - X Corporation

Gross Profits 20,000
Dividends 5,000
LTCG 2,500
Gross Income 27,500

Salaries Paid 10,250
DRD – 70% 3,500 (70%*5,000)
Depreciation Exp. 2,800
LTCL 2,500 (Ltd. to LTCG)
Deductions 19,500

Gross Income 27,500
Deductions (19,500)
Taxable Income 8,450

Tax Exempt Interest 3,000
DRD 3,500
Depreciation 1,800
[SL = 2,000 * ½ year = 1,000]
[2,800 – 1,000 = 1,800]
Increases to E&P 8,300

Excess LTCL 2,500
Est. Fed. Taxes Paid 800
Decreases to E&P 3,300

Taxable Income 8,450
Increases to E&P 8,300
Decreases to E&P (3,300)
Earnings and Profits 13,450
#2 – Pelican
(a) $5,000 dividend [Section 301(c)(1)] from Current E&P
$10,000 return of capital [Section 301(c)(2)] to eliminate basis
$2,500 capital gain

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