Purple Company has $200,000 in net income for 2018 before deducting any compensation or other payment to its sole owner, Kirsten. Kirsten is single and she claims the $12,000 standard deduction for 2018. Purple Company is Kirsten’s only source of income. Ignoring any employment tax considerations, compute Kirsten’s after-tax income if: a. Purple Company is a proprietorship and Kirsten withdraws $50,000 from the business during the year; Kirsten claims a $40,000 deduction for qualified business income ($200,000 x 20%).

b. Purple Company is a C corporation and the corporation pays out all of its after-tax income as a dividend to Kirsten.

c. Purple Company is a C corporation and the corporation pays Kirsten a salary of $158,000.