Karl Stick is president of Stock Company. He also owns 100 percent of its stock. Karl's salary is $220,000. At the end of the year, Karl was paid a bonus of $ 100,000 because the firm had a good year. Stock Company deducted $320,000 as compensation expense for the year. Upon audit, $100,000 of the deduction was disallowed. How could this happen? How would you advise Stock Company?

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Karl Stick is president of Stock Company. He also owns 100 percent of its stock.
Karl's salary is $220,000. At the end of the year, Karl was paid a bonus of $
100,000 because the firm had a good year. Stock Company deducted $320,000
as compensation expense for the year. Upon audit, $100,000 of the deduction
was disallowed. How could this happen? How would you advise Stock Company?
Transcribed Image Text:Karl Stick is president of Stock Company. He also owns 100 percent of its stock. Karl's salary is $220,000. At the end of the year, Karl was paid a bonus of $ 100,000 because the firm had a good year. Stock Company deducted $320,000 as compensation expense for the year. Upon audit, $100,000 of the deduction was disallowed. How could this happen? How would you advise Stock Company?
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