Little Corporation Uses the Accrual Method of Accounting

question 97

Essay

Little Corporation uses the accrual method of accounting. Little's sole shareholder, Renee, uses the cash method of accounting. Both taxpayers use the calendar year as their tax year. The corporation accrues a $25,000 interest payment to Renee on December 25, 2011 and makes the payment on March 10, 2012. What are the tax consequences of the transactions to both taxpayers in 2011 and 2012?

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Definitions:

Current Yield

The annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security, often used in assessing bonds and other fixed-income investments.

5 ½% Bond

A bond that pays a 5.5% interest rate to its holders, typically annually or semi-annually.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of principal.

8% Bond

A bond that pays an annual interest rate of 8% of its face value to the bondholders.