You Are the CPA Who Prepares the Tax Returns for Dudley

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Essay

You are the CPA who prepares the tax returns for Dudley, his wife Margo, and their two corporations. Dave owns 100% of Duright Corporation's stock. Duright's current-year taxable income is $100,000. Margo owns 100% of Northwest Corporation's stock. Northwest's current-year taxable income is $150,000. Dudley and Margo file a joint federal income tax return. What issues should be considered with respect to the calculation of the three tax return liabilities?

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