Question

Matulis, Inc., a calendar year C corporation, owns a single asset with a basis of $325,000 and a fair market value of $800,000. Matulis holds a positive E & P balance. The entity elects S corporation status for 2020 and then sells the asset. Compute the corporate-level bt1ilt-in gains tax that mt1st be paid by Matulis.

Answer 1

$99,750

Step-by-step explanation:

Matulis's taxes are = (asset's fair market value - asset's basis) x corporate tax rate = ($800,000 - $325,000) x 21% = $475,000 x 21% = $99,750

Since the C corporation is turning into a S corporation it must recognize the gain on holding the asset. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set the corporate tax rate at 21%.