Loretta plans to start a small business, operated through a corporation. In year 0, she expects the corporation to generate a loss of $100,000. Subsequently, she expects the corporation to be profitable, and projects profit of $150,000 in year 1, and $250,000 in year 2. Using Appendix A and a 10% discount rate, calculate the present value of expected tax savings and costs on the business earnings for the first 3 years of operations if the business does not make an S corporation election.
A. $88,250 total tax cost
B. $94,350 total tax cost
C. $118,800 total tax cost
D. $52,910 total tax cost
Answer: D
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