Assume Taxable Income Is the Starting Point for Computing E

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assume taxable income is the starting point for computing E & P.During 2008, Moscow Corporation made a charitable contribu?tion of $100,000.Of this amount $10,000 could not be deducted in arriving at Moscow's taxable income for 2008 because of the 10% limitation.The $10,000 was carried over to 2009 and fully deducted in that year.

• A)The excess charitable contribution deduction reduces Moscow Corporation's E & P for 2009.
• B)The excess charitable contribution deduction of $10,000 would reduce Moscow Corporation's E & P in 2008.
• C)The excess charitable contribution increases Moscow Corporation's E & P for 2008.
• D)The excess charitable contribution deduction has no effect on Moscow Corporation's E & P in 2009.
• E)None of the above.

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