Kirk Is Establishing a Business in 2015 Which Could Have

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Essay

Kirk is establishing a business in 2015 which could have potential environmental liability problems. Therefore, he is trying to decide between the C corporation form and the S corporation form. He projects that the business will generate losses of approximately $100,000 each year for the first 3 years and then will generate profits of at least $200,000 each year thereafter. All profits will be reinvested in the growth of the business. Kirk projects he will be in the 35% bracket in 2014 and thereafter. Advise Kirk on which tax form he should select.

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Definitions:

Non-Financial Assets

Assets not primarily held for financial transactions but for their physical attributes or rights, such as property, plant, and equipment.

Debt Payment

The act of paying back money borrowed from lenders, which can include both principal and interest components.

Tangible Capital Assets

Physical assets owned by a firm that are used in its operations over several years, including buildings, machinery, vehicles, and equipment.

Government

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, and the organization by which this group exercises authority and performs functions.