Which of the Following Actions Cannot Be Used to Eliminate

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions cannot be used to eliminate a potential accumulated earnings tax liability situation involving a corporation owned by a mother and a father?

• A)Create plans to invest retained earnings in a plant expansion.
• B)Make a cash distribution within 2 1/2 months after the end of the tax year.
• C)Make a deficiency distribution within 90 days of the date on which the IRS determines that an accumulated earnings tax liability is owed.
• D)Liquidate the corporation.

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Definitions:

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid.

Income Taxes Payable

Liabilities owed to the government for income taxes, not yet paid by the company.

Income Tax Expense

The total amount of income tax a company is obligated to pay to the government, reported on its income statement.

Investing Activities

Financial actions that involve the purchase of long-term assets, securities, or other investments to generate future income or value.