The Bruin Corporation, a C corporation, is owned 100% by John Bean and had taxable income in

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The Bruin Corporation, a C corporation, is owned 100% by John Bean and had taxable income in 2018 of $500,000. John is also an employee of the corporation. In December 2018, the corporation has decided to distribute $400,000 co John and has asked you ,whether it would be better co distribute the money as a dividend or salary. John, a single taxpayer, is in the 37% marginal tax bracket. Ho,v ,would you respond co Bruin Corporation? Consider only income taxes for this problem.

Corporation
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...
Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Federal Taxation 2019 Individuals

ISBN: 9780134739670

32nd Edition

Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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