Laura,the Controlling Shareholder and an Employee of Southwest Corporation,receives an Annual

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Multiple Choice

Laura,the controlling shareholder and an employee of Southwest Corporation,receives an annual salary of $750,000.Based on several factors including the size of the corporation's operations and a comparison of salary received by officers of comparably-sized corporations,the IRS contends that Laura's salary should be no higher than $600,000.The Court upheld the IRS's position.As a result,which of the following is true?

• A)$600,000 is deductible by the corporation; $600,000 is taxable to Laura.
• B)$600,000 is deductible by the corporation; $750,000 is taxable to Laura.
• C)$750,000 is deductible by the corporation; $750,000 is taxable to Laura.
• D)$750,000 is deductible by the corporation; $600,000 is taxable to Laura.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating its short-term financial health.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within a year's time, such as cash, inventory, and receivables.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that a company owes and is expected to pay within one year or its operational cycle, whichever is longer.

Compensating Balance

A minimum bank account balance that a borrower must maintain as a condition for obtaining a loan.