Question

Assuming a 30 percent marginal tax rate, compute the after-tax cost of the following business expenses: a. $5,700 premium on business property and casualty insurance. b. $1,300 fine paid for business entertainment. c. $3,800 premium on key-person life insurance. d. $51,000 political contribution. e. $7,900 client meals. Answer is complete but not entirely correct. a. After-tax cost 3,990 b After-tax cost 1,300 C. Aer-lax cost 3,800 d. After-tax cost 51,000 e. After-tax cost 3,950
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Answer 1

E-Ans:$6715
As Per the Provisions of the act, The Client meals and Entertainment Expenses is allowed only 50% of the total expenses and other 50% is disallowed

SO Tax cost 7900*50%*30%=$1185

After tax cost=$7900-$1185=$6715