Prepare the 2017 tax return based upon the information given.

Andrea Giordano 65 East 55h Avenue New York City, NY 10027 SSN: 423-84-2343 Shares owned 1,500 Marco Giordano 160 West 57th Avenue New York City, NY 10027 SSN-487-27-4797 Shares owned 1,500 EC uses the accrual method of accounting and follows GAAP. EC is not a subsidiary nor is it in an affiliated group with any other entity. EC is not audited by a CPA firm and has never had a restatement of its income statement EC reported the following information for the year: EC did not pay dividends in excess of its current and accumulated earnings and profits. None of the stock of EC is owned by non-u.S. persons. EC has never issued publicly offered debt instruments. EC is not required to file a Form UTP. EC made several payments in the current year that required the filing of federal Forms 1099 These Forms 1099 were filed timely by EC. During the year, none of the shareholders of EC changed. EC has never disposed of more than 65% (by value) of its assets in a taxable, non-taxable, or tax- deferred transaction EC did not receive any assets in Section 351 transfers during the year All of the questions on Schedule B, Form 1120 should be checked "no" for the year Additional information: EC has been rapidly expanding its catering business. This expansion has required a significant amount of new equipment purchases. EC sold some of its liquid investments in order to avoid having to take on debt to fund these purchases. Further, EC invested heavily in its catering business by significantly increasing its advertising budget. EC and its officers expect that revenue increases from these expenditures will begin next year. Despite being profitable the past few years, EC does not want to carryback net operating loss (if any) generated in the current year. EC believes the next few years will be far more profitable and the losses will be of a greater tax benefit in the future. EC had its sole municipal bond (New York City) redeemed (bought back) in the current year. EC originally purchased the New York City bonds on February 1, 2014 for $100,000 (no premium or discount paid). The bond was redeemed by New York City on February 1, 2017 for $100,000. Both tax basis and proceeds received on this transaction were reported to EC on a form 1099-B. EC purchased 200 shares of Apple, Inc. on October 10, 2014 for $100,000 (including commission). On July 10, of the current year, EC sold the 200 shares of Apple, Inc. for $350 a share (including commission). Both tax basis and proceeds received on this transaction were reported to EC on a form 1099-B. During the year, EC contributed $8,000 to the American Lung Association On December 10, EC paid Madison Advertising $27,500 to design a new catering advertisement campaign for next year. This money represented half of the total $55,000 contract price. EC expects that the services will be provided and delivered to EC on about June 30, 2018. EC prepaid an insurance premium of $21,000 in September. The new policy is effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. EC's regular tax depreciation for the year is correctly calculated as $350,000 before considering the current year fixed asset additions of $840,000 (see table below). EC wants to claim the fastest recovery method(s) possible on these asset additions without electing any $179 expensing. Social Security Percent of stock Amount of Percent of time Name number owned devoted to compensation business Raphael Giordano 356-87-4322 100% 55% 150,000 Silvia Costa 284-58-4583 100% 15% 130,000 Andrea Giordano Marco Giordano 130,000 423-84-2343 100% 15% 120,000 487-27-4797 100% 15% As reported on the balance sheet (see below), on December 31, 2016 the accrued wages were $44,500 and the accrued bonuses were $45,000. The wages and bonuses were payable to Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. These accrued wages and bonuses were paid on January 20, of 2017. Also, as reported on the balance sheet, on December 31, 2017, the accrued wages were $51,500. The wages were owed to Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. The accrued wages were paid on January 22, 2018. All the other employees' wages and bonuses were paid on December 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, respectively, EC had accrued vacation payable on its books of $62,500 and $73,000. All the 2016 vacation accrual was paid during the period from April 1 through November 30, 2017. As of March 15, 2018 EC had paid none of its 2017 accrual. All of the vacation accrual amounts for both years were owed to employees other than Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. None of the officers had accrued vacation at December 31, 2016 or 2017 On November 1, a large insurance company paid EC a $100,000 deposit to reserve catering event services on March 18, 2018 at the insurance company's annual meeting in New York City. The money is fully refundable until January 15, 2018. Thereafter, half of the deposit becomes non-refundable. EC maintains an inventory of several items. Inventory is valued at cost. EC has never changed its inventory method. EC uses specific identification for its inventory. EC has never written down any subnormal goods. The rules of Section 263A (UNICAP) do not apply to EC. EC did not pay a dividend in the current year EC made no estimated tax payments during the current year Financial Statements (kept on a GAAP basis) Express Catering, Inc. Balance Sheet 12/31/2016 12/31/2017 Assets $ 44,000 Cash $62,500 Accounts Receivable 145,000 177,000 (32,000) Less: Allowance for Bad Debts (41,000) 96,000 Inventory 59,000 Publicly traded securities Tax-exempt bond U.S. Treasury Bonds 100,000 0 100,000 0 125,000 2,115,000 125,000 Fixed Assets 2,955,000 (436,500) (715,000) Less: Acc. Depreciation Prepaid Insurance Prepaid Rent Prepaid Advertising 15,750 38,500 39,500 27.500 Total Assets: $2,276,500 $2,723,750 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: 131,000 Accounts Payable Accrued Bonuses 102,000 45,000 62,500 44,500 0 Accrued Vacation 73,000 51,500 100,000 Accrued Wages Event Deposits 0 Deferred Tax Liability Note Payable-First Bank of NY (Credit Line) Note Payable-EG Capital Equipment Leasing 45,910 14,000 424,000 657,000 1,415,000 1,243,000 Capital Stock Additional paid-in Capital Retained Earnings-Unappropriated 1,000 99,000 209,590 1,000 000'66 182,250 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $2,276,500 $2,723,750 Income Statement for the period ending December 31, 2017 Item Amount Income: Gross Sales $ 2,925,000 (8,500) 2,916,500 (1129,850) 1,786,650 Less: Returns Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Dividend Income 2,800 Interest Income-Bank 150 Interest Income-U.S. Treasury Municipal Bond Interest Income Capital Loss-Shares of Apple, Inc. 3,000 1,400 (30,000) Total Income: 1,764,000 Expenses: Employee Salaries Repairs and Maintenance 743,500 19,000 Bad Debts 44,000 Rent 230,000 60,000 4,500 12,500 140,000 Payroll Taxes Licensing Fees Property Taxes Interest Expense Depreciation Office Supplies Employee Training Employee Benefits 278,500 5,400 3,600 24,000 Charitable Contribution 8,000 Advertising Meals and Entertainment 70,000 3,400 600 Travel 19,750 Insurance Utilities 142,000 Telephone 14,500 (31,910) Federal income tax expense/(benefit) Total Expenses: 1,791.340 ($27,340) Net Income (Loss): Andrea Giordano 65 East 55h Avenue New York City, NY 10027 SSN: 423-84-2343 Shares owned 1,500 Marco Giordano 160 West 57th Avenue New York City, NY 10027 SSN-487-27-4797 Shares owned 1,500 EC uses the accrual method of accounting and follows GAAP. EC is not a subsidiary nor is it in an affiliated group with any other entity. EC is not audited by a CPA firm and has never had a restatement of its income statement EC reported the following information for the year: EC did not pay dividends in excess of its current and accumulated earnings and profits. None of the stock of EC is owned by non-u.S. persons. EC has never issued publicly offered debt instruments. EC is not required to file a Form UTP. EC made several payments in the current year that required the filing of federal Forms 1099 These Forms 1099 were filed timely by EC. During the year, none of the shareholders of EC changed. EC has never disposed of more than 65% (by value) of its assets in a taxable, non-taxable, or tax- deferred transaction EC did not receive any assets in Section 351 transfers during the year All of the questions on Schedule B, Form 1120 should be checked "no" for the year Additional information: EC has been rapidly expanding its catering business. This expansion has required a significant amount of new equipment purchases. EC sold some of its liquid investments in order to avoid having to take on debt to fund these purchases. Further, EC invested heavily in its catering business by significantly increasing its advertising budget. EC and its officers expect that revenue increases from these expenditures will begin next year. Despite being profitable the past few years, EC does not want to carryback net operating loss (if any) generated in the current year. EC believes the next few years will be far more profitable and the losses will be of a greater tax benefit in the future. EC had its sole municipal bond (New York City) redeemed (bought back) in the current year. EC originally purchased the New York City bonds on February 1, 2014 for $100,000 (no premium or discount paid). The bond was redeemed by New York City on February 1, 2017 for $100,000. Both tax basis and proceeds received on this transaction were reported to EC on a form 1099-B. EC purchased 200 shares of Apple, Inc. on October 10, 2014 for $100,000 (including commission). On July 10, of the current year, EC sold the 200 shares of Apple, Inc. for $350 a share (including commission). Both tax basis and proceeds received on this transaction were reported to EC on a form 1099-B. During the year, EC contributed $8,000 to the American Lung Association On December 10, EC paid Madison Advertising $27,500 to design a new catering advertisement campaign for next year. This money represented half of the total $55,000 contract price. EC expects that the services will be provided and delivered to EC on about June 30, 2018. EC prepaid an insurance premium of $21,000 in September. The new policy is effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. EC's regular tax depreciation for the year is correctly calculated as $350,000 before considering the current year fixed asset additions of $840,000 (see table below). EC wants to claim the fastest recovery method(s) possible on these asset additions without electing any $179 expensing. Social Security Percent of stock Amount of Percent of time Name number owned devoted to compensation business Raphael Giordano 356-87-4322 100% 55% 150,000 Silvia Costa 284-58-4583 100% 15% 130,000 Andrea Giordano Marco Giordano 130,000 423-84-2343 100% 15% 120,000 487-27-4797 100% 15% As reported on the balance sheet (see below), on December 31, 2016 the accrued wages were $44,500 and the accrued bonuses were $45,000. The wages and bonuses were payable to Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. These accrued wages and bonuses were paid on January 20, of 2017. Also, as reported on the balance sheet, on December 31, 2017, the accrued wages were $51,500. The wages were owed to Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. The accrued wages were paid on January 22, 2018. All the other employees' wages and bonuses were paid on December 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, respectively, EC had accrued vacation payable on its books of $62,500 and $73,000. All the 2016 vacation accrual was paid during the period from April 1 through November 30, 2017. As of March 15, 2018 EC had paid none of its 2017 accrual. All of the vacation accrual amounts for both years were owed to employees other than Raphael, Silvia, Andrea, and Marco. None of the officers had accrued vacation at December 31, 2016 or 2017 On November 1, a large insurance company paid EC a $100,000 deposit to reserve catering event services on March 18, 2018 at the insurance company's annual meeting in New York City. The money is fully refundable until January 15, 2018. Thereafter, half of the deposit becomes non-refundable. EC maintains an inventory of several items. Inventory is valued at cost. EC has never changed its inventory method. EC uses specific identification for its inventory. EC has never written down any subnormal goods. The rules of Section 263A (UNICAP) do not apply to EC. EC did not pay a dividend in the current year EC made no estimated tax payments during the current year Financial Statements (kept on a GAAP basis) Express Catering, Inc. Balance Sheet 12/31/2016 12/31/2017 Assets $ 44,000 Cash $62,500 Accounts Receivable 145,000 177,000 (32,000) Less: Allowance for Bad Debts (41,000) 96,000 Inventory 59,000 Publicly traded securities Tax-exempt bond U.S. Treasury Bonds 100,000 0 100,000 0 125,000 2,115,000 125,000 Fixed Assets 2,955,000 (436,500) (715,000) Less: Acc. Depreciation Prepaid Insurance Prepaid Rent Prepaid Advertising 15,750 38,500 39,500 27.500 Total Assets: $2,276,500 $2,723,750 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: 131,000 Accounts Payable Accrued Bonuses 102,000 45,000 62,500 44,500 0 Accrued Vacation 73,000 51,500 100,000 Accrued Wages Event Deposits 0 Deferred Tax Liability Note Payable-First Bank of NY (Credit Line) Note Payable-EG Capital Equipment Leasing 45,910 14,000 424,000 657,000 1,415,000 1,243,000 Capital Stock Additional paid-in Capital Retained Earnings-Unappropriated 1,000 99,000 209,590 1,000 000'66 182,250 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $2,276,500 $2,723,750 Income Statement for the period ending December 31, 2017 Item Amount Income: Gross Sales $ 2,925,000 (8,500) 2,916,500 (1129,850) 1,786,650 Less: Returns Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Dividend Income 2,800 Interest Income-Bank 150 Interest Income-U.S. Treasury Municipal Bond Interest Income Capital Loss-Shares of Apple, Inc. 3,000 1,400 (30,000) Total Income: 1,764,000 Expenses: Employee Salaries Repairs and Maintenance 743,500 19,000 Bad Debts 44,000 Rent 230,000 60,000 4,500 12,500 140,000 Payroll Taxes Licensing Fees Property Taxes Interest Expense Depreciation Office Supplies Employee Training Employee Benefits 278,500 5,400 3,600 24,000 Charitable Contribution 8,000 Advertising Meals and Entertainment 70,000 3,400 600 Travel 19,750 Insurance Utilities 142,000 Telephone 14,500 (31,910) Federal income tax expense/(benefit) Total Expenses: 1,791.340 ($27,340) Net Income (Loss)