Bryan Houlberg Expects His C Corporation to Generate a Profit

question 42

Multiple Choice

Bryan Houlberg expects his C corporation to generate a profit of $200,000. What is the effective tax rate on the $200,000 if net income after corporate tax is distributed to him as a dividend and his marginal tax rate on ordinary income is 37%?

• A) 21%
• B) 58%
• C) 36.8%
• D) 37%

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