Refer to the facts in the preceding problem. Assume that the tax rate in Country X is 15 percent and Cotton Comfort’s U.S. marginal tax rate is 35 percent. The corporation and its subsidiary have agreed to a transfer price for the cloth of $30 per shirt.
a. At this price, how much profit per shirt will be taxed in the United States?
b. At this price, how much profit per shirt will be taxed in Country X?
c. If the IRS chooses to challenge Cotton’s Comfort’s transfer price for the cloth, would you expect it to argue for a higher or lower transfer price? Explain briefly.