During 2016, Siskin Corporation (a C corporation) had the following transactions: Income from operations ................................................................................... $500,000 Expenses

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During 2016, Siskin Corporation (a C corporation) had the following transactions:

Income from operations ................................................................................... $500,000

Expenses from operations ................................................................................. 425,000

Dividends from domestic corporations (less than 20% ownership) ................40,000

Dividends received deduction (70% × $40,000) .................................................28,000

Unused short-term capital loss from 2014 (there are no capital gains

in 2015 and 2016) ................................................................................................... 2,500

NOL carryover from 2015 .....................................................................................40,000

In June 2016, Siskin made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $10,500 in cash (not included in any of the items listed above).

a. How much, if any, of the contribution can be claimed as a deduction for 2016?

b. What happens to any portion not deductible for 2016?

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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 Individual Income Taxes 2017

ISBN: 9781305873988

40th Edition

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

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