Answer:
Star Corp.
Star Corp.'s total deductible business expenses for the year is:
= $1,952,000.
Explanation:
Ordinary and Necessary Expenses incurred in 2020:
Office rent: $50,000
CEO compensation: $1,500,000
Salary paid to janitor: $250,000
Business meals: $30,000 (100% of the amount paid)
Client entertainment: $100,000 (100% of the amount paid)
Political contribution/lobbying: $5,000
Advertising: $70,000
Taxes & licenses (state, local &
payroll tax; not fed. inc. tax): $30,000
Life insurance policy on CEO
- premiums: $12,000
Federal income taxes: $250,000
Total expenses incurred $2,297,000
Total Deductible Business Expenses for the year:
Office rent: $50,000
CEO compensation: $1,500,000
Salary paid to janitor: $20,000
Business meals: $15,000 (50% of $30,000)
Client entertainment: $0 (0% of $100,000)
Political contribution/lobbying: $5,000
Advertising: $70,000
Taxes & licenses (state, local &
payroll tax; not fed. inc. tax): $30,000
Life insurance policy on CEO
- premiums: $12,000
Federal income taxes: $250,000
Total deductible expense = $1,952,000
