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Friends Jackie (0.5 percent owner), Jermaine (1 percent owner), Marlon (2 percent owner), Michael (86 percent owner), and Tito (10.5 percent owner) are shareholders in Jackson 5 Inc. (an S corporation). As employees of the company, they each receive health insurance ($10,000 per year benefit), dental insurance ($2,000 per year benefit), and free access to a workout facility located at company headquarters ($500 per year benefit). What are the tax consequences of these benefits for each shareholder and for Jackson 5 Inc.?
Shareholders who own less than 2% stock i.e. Ja (0.5%), Je (1%) and Ma (2%) will enjoy tax free fringe benefits. Shareholders who own more than 2% stock i.e. M (86%) and T (10.5%) will have to pay tax on value of health insurance and dental insurance benefit worth $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. However, no tax will have to be paid on workout facility worth $500 located at company headquarters.
J5 Inc., an S corporation will be allowed to claim deduction for fringe benefits provided to its shareholders.
J5 Inc., an S corporation will be allowed to claim deduction for fringe benefits provided to its shareholders.