One of Corbett Corporation's shareholders, Gene, is having severe financial problems due to extensive medical expenses. He

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One of Corbett Corporation's shareholders, Gene, is having severe financial problems due to extensive medical expenses. He has approached the company for a loan, but the other shareholders on the board of directors refuse to approve it. Gene owns 25 percent of the corporate stock with a basis of $100,000 and his brother owns 10 percent of the stock. Gene is not related to any of the other shareholders. One percent of the stock is worth $10,000. Gene needs $100,000 to pay off his current medical bills. The corporation has $100,000 in its accumulated earnings and profits account. What alternatives can you suggest to Gene and the corporation that would provide Gene the money he needs while minimizing taxes?
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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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Taxation For Decision Makers 2014

ISBN: 9781118654545

6th Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier, Karen Fortin

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