Rover Corporation would like to transfer excess cash to its sole shareholder, Aleshia, who is also an

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Rover Corporation would like to transfer excess cash to its sole shareholder, Aleshia, who is also an employee. Aleshia is in the 24% tax bracket, and Rover is subject to a 21% rate. Because Aleshia’s contribution to the business is substantial, Rover believes that a $25,000 bonus in the current year is reasonable compensation and should be deductible by the corporation. However, Rover is considering paying Aleshia a $25,000 dividend because the tax rate on dividends is lower than the tax rate on compensation. Is Rover correct in believing that a dividend is the better choice? Why or why not?

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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South-Western Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337703017

42th Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, William H. Hoffman, James C. Young

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