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What statement is correct with respect to an S corporation?


A) There are now more LLCs than S corporations.
B) S corporation status allows shareholders immediately to realize tax benefits from corporate losses.
C) An S corporation is prohibited from being a member of an affiliated group.
D) An LLP may own stock in an S corporation.
E) None of the above statements is correct.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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An S corporation reports a recognized built-in gain of $110,000 and taxable income of $98,000.The company carries an $8,000 NOL carryforward from a C corporation year,and a $7,000 business credit carryforward from a C corporation year.The built-in gains tax liability is:


A) $31,500.
B) $28,700.
C) $24,500.
D) $0.
E) Some other amount.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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An S corporation does not recognize a loss when distributing assets that are worth less than their basis.

A) True
B) False

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Post-termination distributions that are charged against OAA are received tax-free.

A) True
B) False

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An S shareholder's stock basis is reduced by flow-through losses before accounting for distributions.

A) True
B) False

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An S shareholder's stock basis can be reduced below zero.

A) True
B) False

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Which,if any,of the following items has no effect on the stock basis of an S corporation shareholder?


A) Operating income.
B) Long-term capital gain.
C) Cost of goods sold.
D) Short-term capital loss.
E) All of the above affect stock basis.

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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Which item does not appear on Schedule K of Form 1120S?


A) Intangible drilling costs.
B) Foreign loss.
C) Utilities expense.
D) Recovery of a tax benefit.
E) All of the above items appear on Schedule K.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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An S corporation cannot be a shareholder in another corporation.

A) True
B) False

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An S election made before becoming a corporation is valid only beginning with the first 12-month tax year.

A) True
B) False

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It is not beneficial for an S corporation to issue ยง 1244 stock.

A) True
B) False

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Pepper,Inc. ,an S corporation,holds a $1 million balance in accumulated E&P.It reports sales revenues of $400,000,taxable interest of $380,000,operating expenses of $250,000,and deductions attributable to the interest income of $140,000.What is Pepper's passive income penalty tax payable,if any?


A) $380,000.
B) $185,000.
C) $40,895.
D) $0.
E) Some other amount.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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An S corporation cannot incur a tax liability at the corporation level.

A) True
B) False

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A per-day,per-share allocation of flow-through S corporation items must be used,unless the shareholder disposes of the entire interest in the entity.

A) True
B) False

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Several individuals acquire assets on behalf of Skip Corporation on May 28,2015,purchased assets on June 3,2015,and began business on June 11,2015.They subscribe to shares of stock,file articles of incorporation for Skip,and become shareholders on June 21,2015.The S election must be filed no later than 2 1/2 months after:


A) May 28,2015.
B) June 3,2015.
C) June 11,2015.
D) June 21,2015.
E) December 31,2015.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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What statement is correct with respect to an S corporation?


A) There is no advantage to elect ยง 1244 stock.
B) An S corporation can own up to 85% of an insurance company.
C) A resident alien may be a shareholder.
D) A voting trust arrangement is not available.
E) None of the above statements is true.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

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Only 51% of the shareholders must consent to an S election.

A) True
B) False

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Some ____________________ taxation rules apply to an S corporation.

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A two-or-more member ____________________ operates under ____________________ tax principles.

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Tax-exempt income is listed on Schedule ____________________ of Form 1120S.

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