Emmy Would Like to Organize PRK as Either an LLC

question 65

Essay

Emmy would like to organize PRK as either an LLC or as a C corporation generating a 15 percent annual before-tax rate of return on a $100,000 investment. Individual ordinary rates are 25 percent, corporate rates are 15 percent, and individual capital gains and dividends tax rates are 5 percent. PRK will distribute its earnings annually to either its members or shareholders.
a. Ignoring self-employment taxes, how much would Emmy keep after taxes if PRK is organized as either an LLC or as a C corporation?
b. Ignoring self-employment taxes, what are the overall tax rates (combined entity and owner level) if PRK is organized as either an LLC or a corporation?

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Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or production volume of a company.

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The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

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Standard Material

A benchmark or norm for the quality and type of materials used in the production of goods, aiding in cost control and budgeting.