Which of the Following Is Descriptive of the Accumulated Earnings

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is descriptive of the accumulated earnings tax?

• A) The tax rate may not be the same as the tax rate on qualified dividends.
• B) For a closely held corporation that generates substantial earnings and never pays dividends, the tax cannot be avoided.
• C) The tax applies to both C corporations and S corporations.
• D) Only a. and b. are correct.
• E) a., b., and c. are correct.

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