Emerald Corporation, a Calendar Year C Corporation, Was Formed and Began

Multiple Choice

Emerald Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, was formed and began operations on April 1, 2012. The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (April 1 through December 31, 2012) of operations: Assuming a § 248 election, what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2012?

A) $0.
B) $4,550.
C) $5,000.
D) $7,400.
E) None of the above.