Corporation Special Situations And Organization Structure

Corporation Special Situations And Organization Structure50 Pointspl

Corporation Special Situations and Organization Structure (50 Points) Please use this template for the assignment below: Student Template Assignment 2 Tarass Inc. is an accrual-method calendar-year corporation. Tarass, Inc. did not qualify for the domestic production activities deduction. The following information has been provided about the activities occurring in 2013: Life insurance proceeds from CFO’s death $100,000 Revenue from sales $3,500,000 Key person life insurance premium $6,800 Utilities cost $275,000 Employee benefits expense $65,000 Intangible drilling costs $40,000 Mining exploration and development costs $60,000 Interest income on qualified private activity, tax-exempt bonds $25,000 Interest paid on loan to purchase tax-exempt bonds $25,000 Alternative Minimum NOL Deduction $35,000 Rental income received and earned in 2013 $5,000 Rental income received but not earned in 2013 $10,000 Overhead costs: Expensed in 2013 $5,000 Overhead costs expensed for financial reporting in 2012 $10,000 Charitable contributions $315,000 Using Excel, prepare a reconciliation. Set up the Excel spreadsheet using the example below: Line Item a 2013 Taxable Income b: “I” OR “D” OR “N” Adjustments OR Preferences c: AMTI EFFECTS d: Positive(P) Negative (N) Either (E) Adjustments (A) Neither(N) Preferences (P) NOTE a: Line Item is each activity recorded for Tarass in 2013. NOTE b: “2013 Taxable Income” refers to if the line item would increase, decrease, or have no effect on Tarass’s book income under GAAP. Put an “I” if the line item would increase 2013 taxable income OR “D” if the item would decrease 2013 taxable income OR “N” if the line item would neither increase nor decrease 2013 taxable income. NOTE c: “Adjustments OR Preferences” refers to if the line item is an adjustment or a preference. Please place an “A” if the line item is an adjustments OR a “P” if the line item is a preference OR an “N” if the line item is neither an adjustment nor a preference. NOTE d: “AMTI Effects” refers to if the line item would have a positive, negative, or no effect on the Alternative Minimum Taxable Income. Please place a (P) for a positive effect OR (N) for a negative effect OR an (E) if the line item could have either a positive or negative effect. If the line item is not applicable to AMTI, leave the block blank. NOTE: The student might want to consult with the IRS website, downloading the instructions for Form 4626 @ . Form 4626 can be downloaded @

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The provided scenario involves Tarass Inc., a calendar-year corporation employing the accrual method of accounting, which did not qualify for the domestic production activities deduction in 2013. This task requires a detailed reconciliation of various financial and tax-related activities to determine their impact on taxable income and the calculation of Alternative Minimum Taxable Income (AMTI). By constructing an Excel spreadsheet based on the given data, we can systematically analyze each line item for its effect on Taxable Income, whether it qualifies as an adjustment or preference, and its impact on AMTI.

Introduction

The process of reconciling financial statements with tax calculations involves understanding the distinctions between book income under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and taxable income for tax purposes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides guidelines and forms, notably Form 4626 for AMT calculations, to aid in this process. The fundamental goal is to adjust accounting income by adding or subtracting specific items to arrive at taxable income and AMTI, considering modifications for preferences and adjustments.

Analyzing the Data

Tarass Inc.’s financial data for 2013 presents several items with potential tax implications. Notably, life insurance proceeds, interest income on tax-exempt bonds, and charitable contributions are among the significant entries that influence taxable income and AMTI. Each item must be classified according to whether it increases, decreases, or does not affect the taxable income and whether it qualifies as an adjustment or a preference for AMT purposes.

Life Insurance Proceeds

Life insurance proceeds received upon the death of a key person amounting to $100,000 are generally excluded from gross income for tax purposes under IRC Section 101. Consequently, this item does not increase taxable income under GAAP (classified as “N”) and is not an adjustment or preference (classified as “N” in the respective columns). Its impact on AMTI is neutral, as it is a tax-exempt income item.

Revenue from Sales

The gross revenue from sales of $3,500,000 is a standard component of gross income under GAAP, directly contributing to book income (“I”). This figure does not qualify as an adjustment or preference and hence is categorized as “N” in those columns. It does not directly influence AMTI apart from its inclusion in gross income calculations.

Key Person Life Insurance Premiums

The premium of $6,800 paid for key person life insurance is deductible as an employee benefit expense for GAAP reporting; however, under tax law, these premiums are generally not deductible, as they are considered a nondeductible expense under IRC Section 264. This results in an adjustment, classified as an “A” in adjustments, with no impact on AMTI (blank in that column).

Utilities and Employee Benefits Expenses

The utilities cost of $275,000 and employee benefits expense of $65,000 are deducted expenses under GAAP and for tax purposes, so they do not create discrepancies in taxable income (“N”). Nevertheless, these costs influence the overall computation of book income, but for tax reconciliation, their effect is neutral.

Intangible Drilling and Mining Exploration Costs

Intangible drilling costs of $40,000 and mining exploration and development costs of $60,000 are treated differently for tax purposes. Typically, intangible drilling costs are deductible in the year incurred under IRC Section 263. Depending on company elections, they may be fully deductible, enhancing deductions (classified as “D” for decreasing taxable income). Mining exploration and development costs may be capitalized or expensed; for this example, assuming they are capitalized, they will not decrease taxable income immediately, keeping their classification as “N”.

Interest Income and Expense on Tax-Exempt Bonds

The interest income of $25,000 on private activity, tax-exempt bonds is tax-exempt, so it is excluded from gross income for tax purposes (“D”). The related interest expense of $25,000 paid on the loan to purchase the bonds is not deductible, representing a nondeductible expense, and thus an adjustment (“A”). These items are significant for both book and tax income calculations, with the interest income not increasing taxable income and the interest expense creating an adjustment.

Alternative Minimum NOL Deduction

The NOL deduction of $35,000 may be carried forward to offset future taxable income, and for 2013, it acts as a deduction reducing taxable income (“D”). This is classified as a preference or adjustment depending on specific circumstances; however, for simplicity, it is a deduction for this reconciliation and classified as an adjustment (“A”).

Rental Income

The rental income received and earned in 2013 totaling $5,000 is included in gross income and under GAAP. Rental income received but not earned—$10,000—is generally not taxable until it is earned, thus requiring an adjustment. Reception of income before earning it is a temporary difference, categorized as an adjustment (“A”).

Overhead and Charitable Contributions

The overhead costs expensed in 2013 ($5,000) and in 2012 ($10,000) influence book income but are typically deductible expenses under tax law, classifying as “N”. Charitable contributions totaling $315,000 are deductible for tax purposes, thus decreasing taxable income (“D”). However, the limitation on charitable contributions (generally 50% of AGI) may reduce the deduction, but for illustration, the full amount is considered.

Conclusion

Constructing a detailed reconciliation based on the provided data allows for an accurate computation of Tarass Inc.’s taxable income and AMTI. The distinction between adjustments and preferences and their effects on AMTI is crucial for understanding the corporation’s potential tax liabilities under the Alternative Minimum Tax system. The use of Excel for such reconciliation streamlines the process, enabling systematic evaluation of each item based on IRS guidelines and tax law.

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