Question

As of December 31, 20X14, Eliot Corp. has net income per books of $100,000, which includes municipal bond interest of $4,000, a deduction for business meals of $5,000, a deduction for a net capital loss of $5,000, and a deduction for federal income taxes of $22,000. What is Eliot Corp.'s current earnings and profits (Current E&P) for 20X14?a. $0b. $98,500c. $107,500d. $125,500e. $102,500

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (e) is correct.

Explanation:

Taxable Income:

= Net income per book - municipal bond interest + deduction for business meals + deduction for a net capital loss + deduction for federal income taxes

= $100,000 - $4,000 + 50% of $5,000 + $5,000 + $22,000

= $125,500

Eliot Corp.'s current earnings and profits (Current E&P) for 2014:

= Taxable Income + municipal bond interest - deduction for federal income taxes - deduction for a net capital loss

= $125,500 + $4,000 - $22,000 - $5,000

= $102,500