Galadriel Corporation reports pre-tax earnings of $500,000 during the current year. The corporation wishes to distribute $100,000

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Galadriel Corporation reports pre-tax earnings of $500,000 during the current year. The corporation wishes to distribute $100,000 to Gabby, its sole owner and CEO, in a manner that will minimize taxes for Galadriel and Gabby. The corporation is subject to the regular corporate tax rates. Gabby’s tax rate is a flat 39.6%. Ignoring FICA employment taxes paid by the corporation and Gabby, compare the after-tax income reported if the $100,000 is paid to Gabby as (1) salary and (2) as a qualifying dividend.

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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 2017 Individuals

ISBN: 9780134420868

30th Edition

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

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