Question

Last year, Rotterdam, Inc. had sales revenue of $980,000. Costs other than depreciation and interest expense were 20 percent of sales. Depreciation expense was $50,000, interest expense was $95,000, and dividends paid were $23,000. The company also received dividends of $8,000 from a company in which it had 30% ownership stake. Which of the following statements is most CORRECT?a. The firm's taxable income was $637,400. b. The firm's after-tax income was $405,564. c. The firm's marginal tax rate was 39 percent. d. The firm's tax for the year was $113,900. e. None of the above

Answer 1

e. None of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

total revenue $980,000

- operating costs $196,000

- depreciation $50,000

- interests $95,000

income $639,000

+ dividends from outside corporation = $8,000 x (1 - 80% DRD) = $1,600

total taxable income = $639,000 + $1,600 = $640,600

current corporate tax is 21%, so the company's marginal tax rate would be 21%

income taxes for the year = $640,600 x 21% = $134,526

the company's after tax income = $640,600 - $134,526 = $506,074