Sopra Company is a closely-held corporation. Tony owns 60%, Carmella owns 20% and Meadow owns 20%, and
Question:
Sopra Company is a closely-held corporation. Tony owns 60%, Carmella owns 20% and Meadow owns 20%, and all are related. Sopra Company has very large E&P. It was audited this year by the IRS and several issues were identified. Indicate the potential tax consequences of each issue.
a. Tony sold property held as a capital asset to Sopra Company for $400,000 when its FMV was $300,000.
b. Sopra Company paid Meadow a salary of $200,000 but the IRS determines that $60,000 was unreasonable.
c. Sopra Company lent Carmella
$100,000 four years ago, Carmella has not paid any interest nor has she repaid any part of the loan.
d. Tony leases property to Sopra Company for $400,000 per year. Normal rental value is $200,000 per year.
Step by Step Answer:
CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020
ISBN: 9780808051787
2020 Edition
Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback