Falcon Corporation Ended Its First Year of Operations with Taxable

question 19

Multiple Choice

Falcon Corporation ended its first year of operations with taxable income of $250,000. At the time of Falcon's formation, it incurred $50,000 of organizational expenses. In calculating its taxable income for the year, Falcon claimed an $8,000 deduction for the organizational expenses. What is Falcon's current E & P?

• A) $200,000
• B) $208,000
• C) $250,000
• D) $258,000
• E) None of the above

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