Zana Corp is a calendar year S corporation. Pack Corp, a C corporation, became a shareholder in

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Zana Corp is a calendar year S corporation. Pack Corp, a C corporation, became a shareholder in Zana on September 4 (the 247th day of the non-leap calendar year). During the year, Zana reported nonseparately computed income of $182,500. Assuming no special elections are made, which scenario below describes the correct way to report Zana’s income for the tax year?

a. Zana should file a full year S corporation tax return reporting the entire income of $182,500.

b. Zana should file a full year C corporation tax return reporting the entire income of $182,500.

c. Zana should file a partial year S corporation tax return reporting income of $59,500 and a partial year C corporation tax return reporting income of $123,000.

d. Zana should file a partial year S corporation tax return reporting income of $123,000 and a partial year C corporation tax return reporting income of $59,500.

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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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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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