Kirk Is Establishing a Business in 2008 Which Could Have

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Essay

Kirk is establishing a business in 2008 which could have potential environmental liability problems.Therefore,he is trying to decide between the C corporation form and the S corporation form.He projects that the business will generate losses of approximately $100,000 each year for the first 3 years and then will generate profits of at least $200,000 each year thereafter.All profits will be reinvested in the growth of the business.Kirk projects he will be in the 35% bracket in 2008 and thereafter.Advise Kirk on which tax form he should select.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

Entries made into an accounting ledger to document financial transactions, ensuring the debits equal the credits.

Voting Shares

Equity securities that grant the holder the right to vote on company matters, such as board elections and major corporate decisions.

Net Income

The net income of a business once all costs and taxes are subtracted from its total revenues.

Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income

A financial accounting method where certain assets are revalued periodically and changes are recorded in other comprehensive income.