P Corporation uses the calendar year as its tax year and the accrual method as its overall

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P Corporation uses the calendar year as its tax year and the accrual method as its overall accounting method. S Corporation uses a fiscal year ending June 30 as its tax year and the cash method as its overall accounting method. On July 31, 2018, P acquires all of S’s stock, and the P-S affiliated group elects to file a consolidated tax return for 2018.

a. What tax year must the group use in filing its consolidated tax return?

b. What overall accounting method(s) can P and S Corporations use?

c. What tax returns must the corporations file?

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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 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780134532387

31st Edition

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

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