For the First Five Months of Its Existence (August Through

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Essay

For the first five months of its existence (August through December 2008), the Estate of Christine Lowry had gross income (net of expenses)of $7,000 per month. For January through July 2009, the executor estimates that the estate will have gross income (net of expenses)totaling $5,000. The estate's sole beneficiary is Christine's son, Jonathan, who is a calendar-year taxpayer. Jonathan incurred a large NOL from his sole proprietorship years ago, and $34,000 of the NOL carryover remains but expires at the end of 2008. During 2008, Jonathan received only $5,000 of income from part-time employment. What tax issues should the executor of Christine's estate consider with respect to the reporting of the estate's income?

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Definitions:

Capital Structure Policy

A company's decisions and strategies regarding the mix of its financing sources (debt and equity) to fund its operations and growth.

Financial Risk

The likelihood of financial setbacks in an investment or business initiative.

Interest Tax Shield

Lowering income taxes through the deduction of debt interest payments from taxable earnings.

Debt

An amount of money that is owed by one party to another, usually as a result of borrowing.