The Sasnak Corporation Had a 2018 Taxable Income of $4,450,000

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Sasnak Corporation had a 2018 taxable income of $4,450,000 from operations after all operating costs but before
(1) interest charges of $750,000,
(2) dividends received of $900,000,
(3) dividends paid of $500,000, and
(4) income taxes.
Using the tax schedule in Table 2.3, what is Sasnak's income tax liability? What are Sasnak's average and marginal tax rates on taxable income from operations?

• A) $1,349,800, 30.33%, 34%, respectively
• B) $1,349,800, 34.00%, 34%, respectively
• C) $1,564,000, 34.00%, 34%, respectively
• D) $1,564,000, 35.15%, 34%, respectively

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