In: Accounting
Morningstar Corporation reported the following results for the current year:
Gross income from operations: $90,000
Dividends from less than 20%-owned corporations: 50,000
Operating expenses: 75,000
Charitable contributions: 10,000
In addition, the corporation has a $25,000 NOL carryover from the preceding tax year.
Compute Morningstar’s taxable income and tax liability for the current year:
Morningstar's taxable income and tax liability for current year:
| Particulars | Calculations | Taxable Amount | 
| Gross income from operations | 90000 | |
| Less:Operating Expenses | 75000 | 15000 | 
| Dividends from less than 20% owned corporations-Dividend received deduction will be according to general of 70% | 30%of 50000 | 15000 | 
| Charitable contribution-50% deduction is allowed | 50% of 10000-taxable | 5000 | 
| NOL carryover from preceeding tax year | whole amount will be deducted | (25000) | 
| Taxable amount | 10000 | |
| Tax Liability 15% tax bracket | 1500 |