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2. Deb is the sole shareholder of Timeless Corporation, a calendar year C corporation. In the...

2. Deb is the sole shareholder of Timeless Corporation, a calendar year C corporation. In the current year, Trash earned taxable income of $250,000 and distributed $175,000 to Deb. Kyle is the sole shareholder of Swanky Corporation, an S corporation. In the current year, Swanky earned taxable income of $250,000 and distributed $175,000 to Kyle. Assume both Kyle and Deb are in the highest regular tax bracket (use 37%). Contrast the tax treatment of Timeless Corporation and Deb with the tax treatment of Swanky Corporation and Kyle.

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