Saleh, an Accountant, Is the Sole Shareholder of Turquoise Corporation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Saleh, an accountant, is the sole shareholder of Turquoise Corporation, a C corporation. Turquoise is a personal service corporation with a fiscal year ending September 30 (pursuant to a § 444 election) . The corporation paid Saleh a salary of $330,000 during its fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. How much salary must Turquoise pay Saleh during the period October 1 through December 31, 2014, if the corporation is to continue to use its fiscal year without negative tax effects?

• A) $0
• B) $27,500
• C) $82,500
• D) $247,500
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Capital Stock

Reflects the amount of equity financing a company has generated through the sale of its shares to investors.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events whereby resources are obtained from, or repaid to, owners (equity financing) or creditors (debt financing).

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report showing the inflows and outflows of cash within a company over a specific period.

Net Income

The final amount a company earns after removing all outgoings and tax liabilities from its total income.