George Operates a Business That Generated Revenues of $50 Million

question 45

Multiple Choice

George operates a business that generated revenues of $50 million and allocable taxable income of $1.25 million. Included in the computation of allocable taxable income were deductible expenses of $240,000 of business interest and $250,000 of depreciation. What is the maximum business interest deduction that George will be eligible to claim this year?

• A) $375,000
• B) $552,000
• C) $1,500,000
• D) $300,000
• E) $228,000

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually in the form of cash from its current or retained earnings.

Operating Activities

Transactions and events that affect the net income of a business, involving the primary revenue-producing activities of the entity.

Indirect Method

A method used in cash flow statement preparation that starts with net income and adjusts for changes in balance sheet accounts to arrive at cash provided by operating activities.

Cash Dividends

Earnings distributed by a company to its investors, usually representing a portion of profits.