CPA Regulation (REG) › Accumulated Earnings Tax
The accumulated earnings tax is paid at which rate?
The accumulated earnings tax can be imposed:
When a Subchapter S corporation does not have any _________, the amount distributed to a shareholder will decrease that shareholder’s basis in the stock.
Presto Corp., a calendar year domestic C corporation, is not a personal holding company. For purposes of the accumulated earnings tax, Presto has accumulated taxable income for Year 3. Which step(s) can Presto take to eliminate or reduce any Year 3 accumulated earnings tax?
I. Demonstrate that the “reasonable needs” of its business require the retention of all or part of the Year 3 accumulated taxable income.
II. Pay dividends by April 15, Year 4.