B Corporation, a calendar year-end, accrual basis taxpayer, is owned 75 percent by Bonnie, a cash basis

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B Corporation, a calendar year-end, accrual basis taxpayer, is owned 75 percent by Bonnie, a cash basis taxpayer. On December 31, 2020, the corporation accrues interest of $4,000 on a loan from Bonnie and also accrues a $15,000 bonus to Bonnie. The bonus is paid to Bonnie on February 1, 2021; the interest is not paid until 2022. How much can B Corporation deduct on its 2020 tax return for these two expenses?
a. $0
b. $4,000
c. $15,000
d. $19,000
e. $12,000

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2021

ISBN: 9780357141366

39th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller, Steven Gill

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