Saleh, an Accountant, Is the Sole Shareholder of Turquoise Corporation

Multiple Choice

Saleh, an accountant, is the sole shareholder of Turquoise Corporation, a C corporation. Turquoise is a personal service corporation with a fiscal year ending September 30 (pursuant to a § 444 election) . The corporation paid Saleh a salary of $330,000 during its fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. How much salary must Turquoise pay Saleh during the period October 1 through December 31, 2016, if the corporation is to continue to use its fiscal year without negative tax effects?

A) $0
B) $27,500
C) $82,500
D) $247,500
E) None of the above