In the Current Year, DNS (A C Corporation) Had Taxable

question 65

Essay

In the current year, DNS (a C corporation) had taxable income of $600,000 and distributed all of its after-tax earnings to Daniel, its sole shareholder. DNS's tax rate is 38 percent. Assuming Daniels's marginal tax rate on ordinary income is 28 percent and his dividend rate is 15 percent, what is the overall tax rate (combined corporate level and shareholder level) on DNS's $600,000 of taxable income?

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that remains after variable costs are subtracted, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as rent, insurance, and property taxes.

Cost Structure

The composition of a company's fixed and variable costs, which influences its profitability and pricing strategies.

Special Order

A one-time or unusual order for products or services, often requiring customization or a departure from standard production processes.