Heron Corporation, a Calendar Year C Corporation, Had an Excess

question 98

True/False

Heron Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had an excess charitable contribution for 2017 of $5,000. In 2018, Heron made a further charitable contribution of $20,000. Heron's 2018 deduction is limited to $15,000 (10% of taxable income). The 2018 contribution must be applied first against the $15,000 limitation.

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Definitions:

Liabilities

The financial liabilities a firm has towards other parties, necessitating reimbursement through the provision of economic gains over a specified duration.

Increase Assets

An action or transaction that results in a rise in the total value of assets owned by an individual or entity.

Decrease Assets

Decrease in assets refers to a reduction in the economic resources controlled by a company, which can result from expenses, asset disposals, or liabilities being paid off.

Accounting Equation

The foundational equation in accounting, represented as Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity, illustrating a company's financial position.