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

question 93

Multiple Choice

Laura,the controlling shareholder and an employee of Southtown 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:

FICA

refers to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, a United States federal payroll (or employment) tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare—federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.

Unemployment

A situation where an individual who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work.

FUTA

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act, a United States federal law that funds state workforce agencies and unemployment insurance for workers who have lost their jobs.

Workers' Compensation

Insurance provided by employers covering medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured at work or who contract a work-related illness.