Question

Bali Inc. reported $605,800 net income before tax on this year’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The corporation’s records reveal the following information.

• Depreciation expense per books was $53,000, and MACRS depreciation was $27,400.

• Bali sold business equipment for $100,000 cash. The original cost of the equipment was $125,000. Book accumulated depreciation through date of sale was $48,000, and MACRS accumulated depreciation through date of sale was $63,000.

• Bali sold investment land to Coroda, a corporation owned by the same person that owns Bali. The amount realized on sale was $115,000, and Bali’s basis in the land was $40,000.

• Bali sold marketable securities to its sole shareholder. The amount realized on sale was $51,450, and Bali’s basis in the securities was $75,000. Compute ZEJ’s taxable income.

Answer 1

Answer:

$669,950

Explanation:

Computation of taxable income

Bali’s net book income before tax$605,800 Excess of book over tax depreciation25,600

Book gain on equipment sale$(23,000)

(53,000-27,400)

Tax gain on equipment sale38,000 15,000

(23,000-38,000=15,000)

Nondeductible loss on sale to related party 23,550

(75,000-51,450)

Taxable income$669,950

(605,800+25,600+15,000+23,550)

Therefore the taxable income will be $669,950