Question

For the year, Uptowne Furniture had sales of $818,790, costs of $748,330, and interest paid of $24,450. The depreciation expense was $56,100 and the tax rate was 34 percent. At the beginning of the year, the firm had retained earnings of $172,270 and common stock of $260,000. At the end of the year, retained earnings was $158,713 and common stock was $280,000. Any tax losses can be used. What is the amount of the dividends paid for the year?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dividend paid in current year = $6,898

Explanation:

Calculating net profit

Sales = $818,790

Less: Costs = $748,330

Less: Interest = $24,450

Less: Depreciation = $56,100

Earning before taxes = Loss (10,090)

Tax benefits = $10,090 $\times$ 34% = $3,431

Net losses = $10,090 - $3,431 = $6,659

Opening retained earnings = $172,270 Less: Losses for the year = $6,659

Balance = $165,611

Less: Closing balance = $158,713 = $6,898

Thus amount of dividend paid in current year = $6,898

Change in value of common stock will not be considered.