Refer to the facts in the preceding problem. Petro Inc. pays $125,000 deferred compensation to Mr. Gilly

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Refer to the facts in the preceding problem. Petro Inc. pays $125,000 deferred compensation to Mr. Gilly in 2025, the year of his retirement.

a. How much compensation income does Mr. Gilly recognize in 2025?

b. What is Petro's 2025 tax deduction for the payment to Mr. Gilly?

c. What is the effect

Assume the taxable year is 2018.


Data from Prob. 25

Mr. Gilly is the PFO of Petro Inc. This year, his compensation package was $625,000. Petro paid him a $500,000 salary during the year and accrued an unfunded liability to pay him the $125,000 balance in the year he retires at age 60.

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Principles Of Taxation For Business And Investment Planning 2019 Edition

ISBN: 9781260161472

22nd Edition

Authors: Sally Jones, Shelley C. Rhoades Catanach, Sandra R Callaghan

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