Atomic Corporation Is Enjoying a Very Profitable Year

Atomic Corporation is enjoying a very profitable year. The board of directors is considering paying either a bonus to the president of the corporation or an extra dividend to the shareholder. Shinil is both the president and the 100% shareholder. Which of the following statements is generally correct with respect to closely held corporations in Atomic's position?

A) The owner- manager will only be taxed on the bonus, not the dividend.
B) For tax purposes, the corporation will prefer to pay the dividend.
C) The corporation's taxable income will be impacted in the same manner by both the bonus and the dividend payments.
D) For tax purposes, the corporation will prefer to pay the bonus.