Evon would like to organize SHO as either an LLC or as a C corporation generating an 11 percent annual before-tax return on a $200,000 investment. Assume individual and corporate tax rates are both 35 percent and individual capital gains and dividend tax rates are 15 percent. SHO will pay out its after-tax earnings every year as a dividend if it is formed as a C corporation. Assume Evon is the sole owner of the entity. Ignore self-employment taxes and the net investment income tax.
a. How much would Evon keep after taxes if SHO is organized as either an LLC or as a C corporation?
b. What are the overall tax rates if SHO is organized as either an LLC or a C corporation?