Pepper, Inc

question 81

Multiple Choice

Pepper, Inc., an S corporation, holds a $1 million balance in accumulated E&P. It reports sales revenues of $400,000, taxable interest of $380,000, operating expenses of $250,000, and deductions attributable to the interest income of $140,000. What is Pepper's passive income penalty tax payable, if any?

• A) $380,000.
• B) $116,842.
• C) $24,537.
• D) $-0-.

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Money Supply

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