Melvin leases a building that he owes to his wholly-owned S corporation for $30,000 for the year. Melvin materially participates in the S corporation. What amount does Melvin have to report as net investment income for the year from the $30,000?
It is not uncommon for the owners or shareholders in a racquet sports business to own the real estate or other assets personally, then rent them to their operation. In fact, it is often a smart move from both a tax and a business standpoint. Thus it can be understood that it is a transaction where one party is trying to curb its tax implications by taking a deduction of expenses on one part and earning an investment income. Hence in the above scenario, the full amount of $ 30,000 has to report as net investment income for the year.
Melvin leases a building that he owes to his wholly-owned S corporation for $30,000 for the...
Melvin leases a building that he owes to his wholly-owned S corporation for $30,000 for the year. Melvin materially participates in the S corporation. What amount does Melvin have to report as net investment income for the year from the $30,000?
On April 1, 2020, Republic Company sold equipment to its wholly owned subsidiary, Barre Corporation, for $40,000. At the time of the transfer, the asset had an original cost (to Republic) of $60,000 and accumulated depreciation of $25,000. The equipment has a five year estimated remaining life. Barre reported net income of $250,000, $270,000 and $310,000 in 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Republic received dividends from Barre of $90,000, $105,000 and $120,000 for 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Assume Republic...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $270,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $243,000 but had a book value of only $148,500 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $370,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $121,100. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $340,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $306,000 but had a book value of only $187,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $440,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $144,200. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $280,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $252,000 but had a book value of only $154,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $380,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $124,400. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $190,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $171,000 but had a book value of only $104,500 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $470,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $154,100. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $120,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $108,000 but had a book value of only $66,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $540,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $177,200. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $360,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $324,000 but had a book value of only $198,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $460,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $150,800. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $250,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $225,000 but had a book value of only $137,500 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $350,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $114,500. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology,...
On January 1, 2018, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $190,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $171,000 but had a book value of only $104,500 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $470,000 in net income in 2018 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $154,100. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which...