Question

In 2014, Craig and Kathy Koehler owned a small business which was held as a proprietorship in Kathy's name. They were thinking of incorporating if that would lower their total tax liability. The Koehlers expected the company to earn $100,000 before taxes next year. They planned to take out salaries of $45,000, and to reinvest the rest in the business. Their personal deductions total $8,150 and they will file a joint return for their personal income. (1) What is their expected total tax liability as a proprietorship? (2) As a corporation? (3) Based on current taxes, should they incorporate?

a. $23,304.50; $14,675.00; Yes

b. $14,675.00; $13,427.50; Yes

c. $23,304.50; $13,427.50; Yes

d. $15,212.50; $23,450.00; No

e. $20,778.00; $23,450.00; No

Answer

This answer is hidden. It contains 486 characters.