PET Co. owns 80% of the common shares of SAL Corp. PET has no other investments. Goodwill associated with the investment is nil, but there is a fair value increment of $62,500 relating to SAL's patent that is being amortized over 10 years. PET's and SAL's reported net income for 20X5 is as follows: PET Co. SAL Corp. Net income $200,000 $50,000 SAL declared $25,000 in dividends in 20X5. Assuming PET uses the cost method, what amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent (ATP) would be reported in 20X5? a) $210,000
b) $215,000
c) $223,750
d) $235,000

Benton company (bc), a calendar year entity, has one owner, who is in the 37% federal income tax bracket (any net capital gains or dividends would be taxed at a 20% rate). bc's gross income is $395,000, and its ordinary trade or business deductions are $245,000. ignore the standard deduction (or itemized deductions) and the deduction for qualified business income. if required, round computations to the nearest dollar. a. bc is operated as a proprietorship, and the owner withdraws $100,000 for personal use. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and the tax liability associated with the income from the sole proprietorship is $ . b. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays no dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . the shareholder's tax liability is $ . c. bc is operated as a c corporation and pays out no salary or dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . d. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays out the remainder of its earnings as dividends. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ .