In the Current Year, Sunset Corporation (A C Corporation) Had

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the current year, Sunset Corporation (a C corporation) had operating income of $200,000 and operating expenses of $175,000. In addition, Sunset had a $30,000 long-term capital gain, a $52,000 short-term capital loss, and $5,000 tax-exempt interest income. What is Sunset Corporation's taxable income for the year?

• A) $0
• B) $3,000
• C) $22,000
• D) $30,000
• E) None of the above

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