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23 March, 08:44

Church Corporation is a closely held C corporation. All of the stock is owned by Charles and Chanda Church. The corporation, in its second month of operation in its initial tax year, anticipates earning $150,000 of gross income in the current year. Gross income is expected to be approximately 40% dividends, 30% corporate bond interest, and 30% net real estate rentals (after interest, property taxes, and depreciation). Administrative expenses are expected to be $20,000. What special problems does the large amount of passive income that Church Corporation expects to earn present to you as their CPA

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  1. 23 March, 10:45
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    Answer:B.

    $100

    C.

    $300

    D.

    $400

    C.

    $300

    The exemption amount for a simple trust is $300. A simple trust is required to distribute all of its net income each year to the beneficiaries.

    The exemption amount for a complex trust is $100. A complex trust is not required to distribute all of its net income each year to the beneficiaries.

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    What is the tax treatment for start-up expense incurred in May 2016?

    A.

    Not deductible

    B.

    Deduct up to $5,000; amortize the excess over 60 months

    C.

    Deduct up to $5,000; amortize the excess over 180 months

    D.

    Current deduction for all start-up expenses

    C.

    Deduct up to $5,000; amortize the excess over 180 months

    For start-up expenses incurred after August 16, 2011, taxpayers may deduct up to $5,000 in the taxable year in which the business begins. The $5,000 amount is reduced by the amount by which the cumulative cost of start-up expenditures exceeds $50,000. Any remaining start-up expenditures not deducted are amortized over a 15-year period (180 months).

    IRC Section 195
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