Jerry and Matt Decide to Form a Business

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jerry and Matt decide to form a business.Jerry will contribute $4,200 for a 35% interest and Matt will contribute $7,800 for a 65% interest.The business will take out a $25,000 loan to cover the balance of their working capital needs.They expect that the business will have a loss of $38,000 for the first year.In the second year,the business will have a profit of $52,000 and it will distribute $5,200 to Matt and $2,800 to Jerry.Jerry is in the 33% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 28% marginal tax bracket.Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business.How much tax will Matt pay in the second year (rounded to the nearest dollar) due to this business if they organize the business as a partnership?

• A)$10,920
• B)$9,464
• C)$9,282
• D)$8,814
• E)$4,732

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Definitions:

Financing Activities

Transactions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of a company.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially affecting the liquidity level.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is the amount of cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, indicating the financial flexibility of the business.

Operating Activities

Operating activities relate to the core business functions of a company, including production, sales, and distribution, and their impact on the company's cash flow.