Little Corporation Uses the Accrual Method of Accounting

question 41

Essay

Little Corporation uses the accrual method of accounting. Little's sole shareholder, Renee, uses the cash method of accounting. Both taxpayers use the calendar year as their tax year. The corporation accrues a $25,000 interest payment to Renee on December 25 and makes the payment on March 10. What are the tax consequences of the transactions to both taxpayers in preceding year and current year?

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