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Estimates for general information, built on the same tested code as the engine. Not advice; see the terms of use.
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The default calculation can overstate the tax.
Under the authorized shares method, a company with ten million authorized shares computes a tax of $85,165. Under the assumed par value capital method the same company may owe far less. The law permits the lesser of the two.
Using the assumed par value capital method — the lesser of the two.
| Authorized shares method | $85,165.00 |
|---|---|
| Assumed par value capital | $625,000.00 |
| Assumed par value method | $400.00 |
One class of par-value stock. Excludes the annual report fee, large corporate filers and instalment rules. An estimate, not advice; confirm on the Division of Corporations filing.
Computed by code, not estimated by a model.
Both tools run tested, deterministic code. An estimate is general information, not advice; confirm with your CPA.
A $25,000 penalty for a missed information return.
A US company with a 25% foreign owner — or a US LLC owned by one foreign person — must report related-party transactions, including loans and capital contributions, even with no tax due.
Based on IRC §6038A and Treas. Reg. §1.6038A-1 and §301.7701-2(c)(2)(vi). Informational, not advice.
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