Nancy Smith is the sole shareholder and employee of White Corporation,a C corporation that is engaged exclusively in accounting services.During the current year,White has operating income of $320,000 and operating expenses (excluding salary) of $150,000.Further,White Corporation pays Nancy a salary of $100,000.The salary is reasonable in amount and Nancy is in the 33% marginal tax bracket irrespective of any income from White.Assuming that White Corporation distributes all after-tax income as dividends,how much total combined income tax do White and Nancy pay in the current year? (Ignore any employment tax considerations.)
A)$56,125
B)$64,325
C)$67,625
D)$84,000
E)None of the above

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The Answer of Nancy Smith is the sole shareholder and employee of White Corporation,a C corporation that is engaged exclusively in accounting services.During the current year,White has operating income of $320,000 and operating expenses (excluding salary) of $150,000.Further,White Corporation pays Nancy a salary of $100,000.The salary is reasonable in amount and Nancy is in the 33% marginal tax bracket irrespective of any income from White.Assuming that White Corporation distributes all after-tax income as dividends,how much total combined income tax do White and Nancy pay in the current year? (Ignore any employment tax considerations.)
A)$56,125
B)$64,325
C)$67,625
D)$84,000
E)None of the above

Nancy Smith Is the Sole Shareholder and Employee of White