Clampett, Incorporated, Converted to an S Corporation on January 1

question 41

Multiple Choice

Clampett, Incorporated, converted to an S corporation on January 1, 2020. At that time, Clampett, Incorporated, had cash ($40,000) , inventory (FMV $60,000, basis $30,000) , accounts receivable (FMV $40,000, basis $40,000) , and equipment (FMV $60,000, basis $80,000) . In 2021, Clampett, Incorporated, sells its entire inventory for $60,000 (basis $30,000) . Assume the corporate tax rate is 21 percent and that Clampett, Incorporated, had a $20,000 net operating loss carryover from its prior C corporation years. How much built-in gains tax does Clampett, Incorporated, pay in 2021?

• A)$10,500
• B)$10,000
• C)$2,100
• D)$0
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Initial Investment

The amount of money used to start a project, purchase assets, or invest in securities, which is used as a basis for evaluating the potential profitability of the investment.

Discounting

A financial technique that calculates the present value of future cash flows by applying a discount rate.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Cash Flows

Cash flows represent the movement of money into and out of a business, indicating its liquidity and financial health.