John and Jean own 80% and 20%, respectively, of Plum Corporation stock. Thanks to their hard work,

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John and Jean own 80% and 20%, respectively, of Plum Corporation stock. Thanks to their hard work, Plum’s software sales have sky rocketed. In its first year of operation Plum’s earnings were minimal, but four years later, Plum grossed $10 million. Plum compensated John and Jean as follows: John received a bonus of 76% of net profits and Jean received a bonus of 19% of net profits at the end of each year. Plum never paid any dividends. Can Plum deduct any or all of the “salaries” paid to John and Jean?
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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780134104379

29th Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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