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Problem 15-53(LO 15-3)(Algo)
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Marathon Incorporated (a C corporation) reported $1,750,000 of taxable income in the current year. During the year, it distributed $175,000 as dividends to its shareholders as follows:
$8,750 to Guy, a 5 percent individual shareholder.
$26,250 to Little Rock Corporation, a 15 percent shareholder (C corporation).
$140,000 to other shareholders.
Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.
Problem 15-53 Parts a,b, and c (Algo)
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How much of the dividend payment did Marathon deduct in determining its taxable income?
Assuming Guy's marginal ordinary tax rate is 37 percent, how much tax will he pay on the $8,750 dividend he received from Marathon Incorporated (including the net investment income tax)?
What amount of tax will Little Rock Corporation pay on the $26,250 dividend it received from Marathon Incorporated (50 percent dividends-received deduction)?
Note: Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar amounts.

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