An S Corporation with Substantial AEP Records Operating Revenues of $410,000

question 31

Multiple Choice

An S corporation with substantial AEP records operating revenues of $410,000, taxable interest income of $390,000, operating expenses of $260,000, and deductions attributable to the interest of $150,000. The passive income penalty tax payable, if any, is:

• A)$0.
• B)$40,923.
• C)$116,923.
• D)$136,500.

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Definitions:

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets that are used in the operation of a business and are not intended for resale.

Depreciation Expense

Apportioning a physical asset’s cost over its estimated useful life.

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a technique of allocating an asset's cost evenly throughout its useful life, commonly used for depreciation and amortization calculations.

Salvage Value

The approximated market price of an asset upon completing its useful life.