CCS Corporate Tax Return Problem

CCS Corporate Tax Return Problem

Complete Celebrity Catering Service Inc.’s (CCS) 2012 Form 1120, 1125-A, 1125-E and all related schedules—Schedules C, G, J, K, L, M-1, and M-2. Attach schedules for any line item which indicates one is required on the 1120. Do not complete Form 4562 (depreciation calculation) since you do not have all the information. If any information is missing, use reasonable assumptions to fill in the gaps and list those assumptions as an attachment. The forms, schedules, and instructions can be found at the IRS website.

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Celebrity Catering Services, Inc. (CCS), a C corporation, operates in the catering food services industry and has its corporate offices located in Burbank, California. Shareholders Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, and Gordon Ramsay each own one-third of the corporation and serve as officers, contributing full-time service. The company maintains its books using the accrual method and follows a calendar year-end. CCS had gross income of $1,465,000 after deductions, resulting in a net income before taxes of $184,000. Its total tax liability was $62,000, and the company made quarterly estimated payments totaling $80,000. CCS paid dividends of $30,000 during the year, drawn from ample E&P to cover the distribution.

In preparing the 2012 federal income tax return for CCS, several aspects need to be considered, including income sources, expenses, asset depreciation, stock transactions, dividend income, and interest income from municipal bonds. The company's balance sheet shows total assets of approximately $1,506,000 with liabilities totaling $340,000, including accounts payable, other current liabilities, and other liabilities, with shareholders' equity represented by capital stock and retained earnings.

The income statement highlights gross sales, cost of goods sold, gross profit, various expenses—including salaries paid to officers and other staff, taxes, rent, interest, advertising, professional services, supplies, depreciation, employee benefits, and other expenses—culminating in a net income subjected to federal taxation. Notably, CCS had capital losses, dividend income, and interest income from municipal bonds, which are subject to specific tax treatments. The sale of stock in Sinful Desserts, Inc. resulted in a loss, and a substantial amount of accounts receivable was written off as uncollectible.

Note that certain expenses, such as premiums on life insurance policies for officers where CCS is the beneficiary, are deductible under specific conditions. The inventory valuation uses FIFO, and CCS’s inventory-related purchases totaled $360,000. Interest income includes taxable and tax-exempt municipal bond income, which must be appropriately apportioned for tax purposes.

Accurately completing the federal tax forms requires detailed calculations of taxable income, deductions, and credits, considering the nuances of municipal bond income exclusions, stock sale gains/losses, and dividends. Assumptions must be clearly stated where data is incomplete, ensuring compliance with IRS rules and accurate reflection of CCS’s financial status for 2012.

References

• Internal Revenue Service. (2023). [Publication 542, Corporations]. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-542
• Internal Revenue Service. (2023). Instructions for Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1120
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