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Upahill Corporation (an S Corporation) income statement for December 31, Year 1 and Year 2 is provided, including sales revenue, cost of goods sold, owner salaries, employee wages, depreciation, miscellaneous expenses, interest income, and dividend income. The net income figures for Year 1 and Year 2 are also listed. Jack and Jill are owners with 25% and 75% ownership interests, respectively, and the task is to determine their allocated ordinary income and separately stated items for both years, to complete Form 1120S Schedule K for Year 1, and to prepare Jill’s Schedule K-1 for Year 1.
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Introduction
The tax treatment of S corporations involves the allocation of income, deductions, and other tax items to shareholders based on their ownership interests (IRS, 2022). Unlike C corporations, S corporations are pass-through entities, meaning they do not pay income tax at the corporate level. Instead, shareholders report their shares of income and expenses on their individual tax returns. This paper analyses the financials of Upahill Corporation, an S corporation, to determine the allocation of income and prepare relevant tax forms for Year 1.
Financial Overview and Calculation of Net Income
The income statement provided indicates a significant increase in sales revenue from $175,000 in Year 1 to $310,000 in Year 2. Cost of goods sold (COGS) and operating expenses, including salaries to owners, wages, depreciation, miscellaneous expenses, plus interest and dividend income, are noted. The net income for Year 1 is reported as $45,000, which aligns with these figures after accounting for deductions and income items.
For Year 1, the calculation of net income aligns with:
- Sales Revenue: $175,000
- COGS: $60,000
- Salary to owners (Jack & Jill): $40,000
- Employee wages: $15,000
- Depreciation: $10,000
- Miscellaneous expenses: $7,000
- Interest income: $2,500
- Dividend income: $1,000
Total deductions (excluding the net income) total $132,000, and adding back the income items results in net income of $45,000, consistent with the statement.
Similarly, Year 2 shows increased sales, with net income of $134,000 after adjustments.
Allocation of Income and Separately Stated Items
In S corporations, income items such as interest income and dividends are separately stated and must be separately allocated to shareholders. Ordinary income, which includes business income and expenses, is allocated based on ownership interests. Jack owns 25%, and Jill owns 75%; thus, income and deductions are split accordingly.
For Year 1:
- Total net income: $45,000
- Jack’s share (25%): $11,250
- Jill’s share (75%): $33,750
Separately stated items:
- Interest income: $2,500 (fully allocated based on ownership percentages)
- Dividend income: $1,000
Thus:
- Jack’s share of interest income: $625
- Jack’s share of dividend income: $250
- Jill’s share of interest income: $1,875
- Jill’s share of dividend income: $750
The total separately stated income items are allocated accordingly.
Form 1120S, Schedule K and Schedule K-1 Preparation
The Form 1120S Schedule K reports the aggregate income, deductions, and separately stated items for the S corporation. For Year 1:
- Ordinary business income: $45,000
- Interest income: $2,500
- Dividend income: $1,000
Schedule K line items:
- Ordinary income (loss): $45,000
- Interest income: $2,500
- Dividends: $1,000
Jill’s Schedule K-1 reflects her share:
- Ordinary income: $33,750
- Interest income: $1,875
- Dividend income: $750
Similarly, Jack’s Schedule K-1 would reflect his respective shares.
Conclusion
Accurate allocation of income and separately stated items is crucial for S corporation shareholders to correctly report income and deductions. The process involves dividing net income based on ownership percentage while separately stating items such as interest and dividends. Proper completion of tax forms ensures compliance with IRS regulations and accurate tax reporting for shareholders.
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