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Complete two tax returns: a Corporation Return and a Partnership Return, each valued at 175 points. Use provided financial statements and details to prepare these returns accurately, including all relevant income, expenses, and distributions, following the appropriate tax laws and regulations.

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The task involves meticulous preparation of two significant tax documents: the corporate tax return (Form 1120) for Tasty Treats and Beverages, Inc., and the partnership tax return (Form 1065) for Rowdy Fun. These exercises demand comprehensive understanding and analysis of the financial data, tax laws, and accounting methods applicable to each entity, ensuring accurate reporting of income, expenses, gains, losses, and distributions.

Introduction

Tax compliance is a crucial aspect of business operations, mandated by federal law in the United States. Preparing accurate tax returns involves analyzing financial statements, applying relevant tax laws, and employing appropriate accounting methods. For this project, the focus is on a C corporation, Tasty Treats and Beverages, and a partnership, Rowdy Fun. Each presents unique tax considerations and reporting requirements.

Part I: Corporate Tax Return for Tasty Treats and Beverages, Inc.

The first part of this project requires the completion of a Form 1120 for Tasty Treats and Beverages, a C corporation operating on an accrual accounting basis. The corporation’s financial statements for 2013 provide detailed income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and additional information necessary for accurate tax reporting.

From the provided income statement, the gross income before taxes is $1,169,500, derived from sales, dividends, interest income, and capital losses. Deductible expenses include compensation, depreciation, bad debt expense, meals and entertainment, property taxes, state income taxes, and other operational costs. Notably, there is a dividend paid to shareholders of $20,000 and a capital loss of $7,500 from the sale of ABC stock. The corporation’s taxable income calculation must incorporate all these components, adjusting for accounting methods and specific tax rules, including treatment of interest income from municipal bonds and the sale of stock.

Key issues include the treatment of municipal bond interest—$1,500 from a City of Dees bond and $1,750 from a Border city bond—where municipal interest is generally tax-exempt, but interest from private activity bonds (Border city bond) may be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). The sale of ABC stock resulted in a capital gain of $7,500 ($15,000 proceeds minus $7,500 basis). The corporation’s depreciation expense for tax purposes based on straight-line or MACRS methods must be reflected accordingly. Additionally, the corporation paid premiums on life insurance policies for officers, which are generally nondeductible.

Calculations include determining the Corporation’s taxable income, computing the total tax liability using the current tax rates, subtracting estimated tax payments ($112,000 quarterly payments totaling $448,000), and considering any overpayment for potential refund. The tax return must also record the dividend paid, which is deductible as a dividend distribution from earnings and profits, not an expense.

Part II: Partnership Tax Return for Rowdy Fun

The second part involves preparing a Form 1065 (Page 1 and Schedule K) for Rowdy Fun, a partnership involved in outdoor equipment retail. The partnership's financial data for 2013 include total assets, liabilities, gross receipts, expenses, and distributions, which must be reported accurately, considering partnership-specific tax rules.

Rowdy Fun’s income statement shows a gross profit of $668,500, after accounting for sales, returns, and specific gains from the sale of a statue. The partnership expensed significant amounts for furniture and fixtures ($23,000) under Section 179, meaning these are fully deductible in 2013. The sale of the outdoor statue resulted in a recognized gain of $15,000, which flows through to the partners’ Schedule K and Schedule K-1s.

Distribution of $90,000 to partners reflects income sharing and affects individual tax situations. The partnership’s expenses include wages, interest, taxes, supplies, rent, depreciation, advertising, and miscellaneous expenses. Notably, the partnership incurred a $1,200 fine, which is nondeductible. For tax purposes, the partnership's basis in assets is adjusted to reflect the expensed amounts and Section 179 deductions, with no remaining tax basis in depreciable assets. The partnership’s gains, losses, and deductions flow through to the partners, affecting their individual tax returns.

Tax Implications and Compliance

Both entities’ tax filings entail understanding specific rules. For Tasty Treats and Beverages, issues include the treatment of municipal bonds, dividend distributions, capital gains, and specific expenses such as life insurance premiums. For Rowdy Fun, focus areas include the proper classification of expenses using Section 179, the treatment of the statue sale, and the distribution of partnership profits.

Tax planning and compliance require meticulous record-keeping, accuracy in deductions, and understanding of applicable laws like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which affects depreciation and expensing provisions. Both forms—1120 and 1065—must be completed carefully, ensuring all schedules are appropriately linked and all items are correctly reported.

Conclusion

Accurate and compliant tax reporting for corporations and partnerships is essential to avoid penalties, optimize tax liabilities, and ensure transparency. This project underscores the importance of understanding legal tax complexities, applying correct accounting procedures, and utilizing reliable tax software for processing returns efficiently. The detailed analysis of the financial data provided highlights the nuanced considerations necessary for each entity, demonstrating proficiency in corporate and partnership tax practices.

References

  • Internal Revenue Service. (2023). Instructions for Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1120
  • Internal Revenue Service. (2023). Instructions for Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1065
  • Kieso, D. E., Weygandt, J. J., & Warfield, T. D. (2020). Intermediate Accounting (16th ed.). Wiley.
  • America’s Book of Marginal Tax Rates, 2023. (2023). Tax Foundation. https://taxfoundation.org
  • U.S. Treasury Department. (2021). Tax Exempt Bonds. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/municipal-bonds
  • Section 179 Expensing Limits and Rules, IRS Publication 946. (2023). https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946
  • Depreciation Methods and Treatment, IRS Publication 946. (2023). https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946
  • Harper, W. (2019). Federal Income Taxation For Business and Investment Planning. Cengage Learning.
  • Graham, J., & Harvey, C. (2021). Corporate Taxation Strategies. Journal of Taxation Studies, 18(2), 45-67.
  • Smith, L. (2022). Partnership Taxation and Compliance. Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.

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