Cramer Corporation, a calendar year, accrual basis corporation, reported $1 million of net income after tax on

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Cramer Corporation, a calendar year, accrual basis corporation, reported $1 million of net income after tax on its 2018 financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The corporation's books and records reveal the following information:

  • Cramer's federal income tax expense per books was $200,000.
  • Cramer's book income included $10,000 of dividends received from a domestic corporation in which Cramer owns a 25 percent stock interest, and $4,000 of dividends from a domestic corporation in which Cramer owns a 5 percent stock interest.
  • Cramer recognized $10,000 of capital losses this year and no capital gains.
  • Cramer recorded $8,000 of book expense for meals and $10,000 of book expense for entertainment costs.
  • Cramer's depreciation expense for book purposes totaled $400,000. MACRS depreciation was $475,000.

a. Compute Cramer's federal taxable income and regular tax liability.

b. Prepare a Schedule M-1, page 5, Form 1120, reconciling Cramer's book and taxable income.

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Principles Of Taxation For Business And Investment Planning 2019 Edition

ISBN: 9781260161472

22nd Edition

Authors: Sally Jones, Shelley C. Rhoades Catanach, Sandra R Callaghan

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