The fixed factory overhead volume variance is $400 (unfavorable)
solution
Fixed Overhead Volume Variance = Applied Fixed Overhead – Budgeted Fixed Overhead
Applied Fixed Overhead
= 4,000 units ×2.5 hrs per unit×$0.80 = $8000
and
Budgeted Fixed Overhead =10,500 hrs × $0.80 = $8400
Fixed Overhead Volume Variance = $8000- $8400 = $400 (unfavorable)
Answer:
The long term capital gain= $30000-$25000
The long term capital gain= $5000
The basis in stock will be zero after the distribution.
Explanation:
Step 1 of 3
Tax treatment of amount distributed to shareholders:
The amount received as distribution to a shareholder under S Corporation is equal to the cash and fair market value of property distributed. The distribution is considered as tax-free to the limit that it does not exceed shareholder’s basis in the company’s stock. Any amount received in excess of basis will be treated as capital gain.
Step 2 of 3
However, taxation depends whether S Corporation has ever been a C Company or it posses’ accumulated earnings and profits. If it was never a C Corporation or doesn’t holds AEP then distribution equals to basis of share in S Corporation is a tax free gain for shareholder. Gain over and above basis is taxed as capital gains.
Step 3 of 3
In the given problem, C is a shareholder in S Corporation. He receives $30,000 as cash distribution. His basis in stock is $25,000. The distribution up to basis of stock is tax free distribution and above that is charged to capital gains. It is as follows-
Thus, capital gain of is taxable in hands of C. His basis in S Corporation will reduced to zero as entire distribution is over and above basis of his stock.
Answer:
$14,500
Explanation:
The size of Ginny's taxable capital gain = $64,500 - $50,000 = $14,500
Note: Capital gains tax is a tax on the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset.
Answer:
The correct statement is expressed by option B - Firms with a low-cost position can reduce the threat of rivalry in an industry.
Explanation:
Firms with a low-cost position can reduce the threat of rivalry in an industry based on these reasons:
Firstly, these firms can decide to set their prices to be the same as the prices of higher-cost competitors.
Secondly, low-cost firms can decide to price their goods or services a little bit below the prices of their high-cost rivals.
