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Income Tax Considerations In The Transition To A Professional Corporation, Harvey Dunn
Income Tax Considerations In The Transition To A Professional Corporation, Harvey Dunn
Akron Law Review
[T]he tax considerations in the formation and operation of a professional corporation are numerous and, unfortunately, there are many areas which lack definite guidelines so as to enable the practitioner to give as definite an answer as he would like to. However, as with any new area of tax law, it will take time, decisions and rulings to develop what one may term as reasonable guidelines for reaching a conclusion. In the meantime, there is little doubt that with careful planning in the formative stages and close observation of the operation of a professional corporation, the risk of problems with …
Unreasonable Compensation In The Professional Corporation, Vincent J. Falcone
Unreasonable Compensation In The Professional Corporation, Vincent J. Falcone
Akron Law Review
This comment will discuss the federal income tax issue of unreasonable compensation as it affects the incorporated professional. Discussion will first center on the modus operandi of the professional corporation, and how the compensation issue arises. Unreasonable compensation will then be defined and explained in that context. Next, the actual considerations used in determining whether compensation is excessive or not will be discussed. Then, the additional requirement that the remuneration be compensation in fact, and not a return on investment, will be investigated. The applicability of the 50% maximum tax on personal service income will also be analyzed. Finally, some …