Question

Aaron is the sole shareholder and CEO of ABC, Inc., an S corporation that is a qualified trade or business. During the current year, ABC has net income of $325,000 after deducting Aaron's $100,000 salary. In addition to his compensation, ABC pays Aaron dividends of $250,000. What is Aaron's qualified business income

Answer 1

$325,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Aaron's salary which has already been substracted from the income of ABC, Inc. is allowable deduction and it will not be added back to the ABC Inc.'s income.

Dividend payment by an S corporation is not allowable for deduction and it will not be deducted from the net income.

Therefore, Aaron's qualified business income is $325,000.