Jerry and Matt Decide to Form a Business

question 71

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 32% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business. What is Matt's income tax savings (rounded to the nearest dollar) for the first year if they organize the business as an S corporation?

• A) $6,916
• B) $5,320
• C) $4,634
• D) $1,872
• E) $0

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, resulting in net income or loss.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.

Long-term Debt

A financial obligation that extends beyond one year, used by businesses to finance their operations or acquire assets.

Contingent Liabilities

Potential liabilities that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event.