The Subsidiary of a U

question 27

Multiple Choice

The subsidiary of a U.S. corporation located in Country Y generated income of $1,000,000 on which it paid $400,000 (40%) in taxes to Country Y. The subsidiary paid a dividend to the U.S. parent of $54,000. How much tax is currently owed to the U.S. government if the federal tax rate is 35%?

• A) $18,900
• B) $350,000
• C) $140,000
• D) $0

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Definitions:

FIFO

An inventory valuation method standing for "First-In, First-Out," where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before administrative and other expenses are deducted.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to the inventory account are made at specified intervals, not on a continuous basis.

After-Tax Income

The net income remaining after all tax obligations have been satisfied.