Answer:
Dividends=$158,704
The amount of dividends paid during the year is $158,704
Explanation:
Taxable Income=$198,600
Tax rate=i=21%=0.21
Beginning retained earnings=$318,750
Ending retained earnings=$316,940
Amount of dividends paid during the year=?
Income after tax is paid this year is:
Net income=$198,600*(1-i)
Net income=$198,600*(1-0.21)
Net income=$156,894
Net retained earnings=Ending retained earnings - Beginning retained earnings
Net retained earnings=$316,940 - $318,750
Net retained earnings=-$1,810
Dividends=Net income - Net retained earnings
Dividends=$156,894 -(-$1,810)
Dividends=$158,704
The amount of dividends paid during the year is $158,704