A stationery company plans to launch a new type of indelible ink pen. Advertising for the new product will be heavy and will cost the company $10 million, although the company expects general revenues of $280 million next year from sources other than sales of the new pen. If the company has a corporate tax-rate of 40% on its pretax income, what effect will the advertising for the new pen have on its taxes?

Tara incorporates her sole proprietorship, transferring it to newly formed black corporation. the assets transferred have an adjusted basis of $240,000 and a fair market value of $300,000. also transferred was $10,000 in liabilities, $1,000 of which was personal and the balance of $9,000 being business related. in return for these transfers, tara receives all of the stock in black corporation. a. black corporation has a basis of $241,000 in the property. b. black corporation has a basis of $240,000 in the property. c. tara’s basis in the black corporation stock is $241,000. d. tara’s basis in the black corporation stock is $249,000. e. none of the above.

Vincent is interested in increasing his earning potential upon completing his internship at a major accounting firm. which option can immediately boost his career in the intended direction? b. complete a certification from a professional organization c. complete a new four-year undergraduate program in a related field d. complete a two-year associate degree in a related field e. complete an online course in accounting

Adisadvantage of corporations is that shareholders have to pay on profits.