Frank Is a Self- Employed CPA Whose 2018 Net Earnings

question 1196

Multiple Choice

Frank is a self- employed CPA whose 2018 net earnings from his trade or business (before the H.R. 10 plan contribution but after the deduction for one- half of self- employment taxes) is $240,000. What is the maximum contribution that Frank can make on his behalf to his H.R. 10 (Keogh) plan in 2018?

• A) $60,000
• B) $55,000
• C) $18,500
• D) $48,000

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