Laura, the Controlling Shareholder and an Employee of Southtown Corporation

question 2111

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

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