In 2020, Merced, Inc. (a C-corporation) had net operating income of $20,000. During 2021, Merced also had long-term capital gains of $50,000 and long-term capital losses of $65,000. In addition, Merced, Inc. received a $70,000 dividend from Dolphin, Inc. in 2020. Merced owns 25% of the shares of Dolphin. Note: the operating income only includes revenue and expenses directly related to operations (it does not include any capital transactions or dividends). 2020 Taxable Income = $ 44,500
2020 Tax Liability = $ 44,500 * 21% = $ 9,345

In 2016, Merced had a long-term capital gain of $20,000. In 2019, Merced had a long-term capital gain of $10,000. These are the only capital transactions that Merced has had in the five years preceding 2020. Explain to the CEO of Merced what they can expect in terms of their overall tax liability for 2020. Also, explain any future planning opportunities that might arise regarding these capital transactions.

answer; realistic job preview;

answer///video, because samuel can show his work in real time and be better understood;

of the three mortgage options that demarco and tanya have to choose from, the balloon payment mortgage would be their best option, over adjustable payment and fixed payment plans.ultimately, the balloon payment plan would save demarco and tanya overall, in interest, would cost less monthly, and they would only have to make these payments for 8 years, opposing to 30 years for adjustable or fixed payment plans. 

overall, demarco and tanya would save $80,811 if they chose balloon payments over fixed payments, and would save $116,711 if they choose balloon payments over adjustable payments. benefits with choosing fixed payments over adjustable payments is that, in the end, the payments will still be $836.30 a month, while with adjustable payments, the initial monthly payments will be $763.38 to $1082.70 a month, ultimately leading to a more costly purchase. benefits with choosing fixed payments over balloon payments are not present. benefits in choosing adjustable payments over is that it has a lower interest rate, and starts with lower monthly payments initially. benefits in choosing adjustable payments over balloon payments include a lower interest rate, and lower initial monthly payments. benefits in choosing balloon payments over fixed payments include lower interest rates, lower overall price, lower monthly payments, takes less time to pay off, and does not require a downpayment. benefits in choosing balloon payments over adjustable payments include, lower monthly payments (when averaged), takes less time to pay off, and lower overall price.

hence, option c, balloon payments, is the best option for demarco and tanya to make this purchase, for it will save them a minimum of $80811, and a maximum of $116,711. 

credit history is used by lenders to determine whether you are a 'risky' person to give their money to.

having a short history provide very little data for the lenders. they wouldn't be able to determine your credit behavior from such a small samples. even if they are perfect.

having long credit history with few blemishes provide larger and more accurate data for the lenders to predict your credit behavior.