Mason (single) is a 50 percent shareholder in Angels Corp. (an S Corporation). Mason receives a $180,000 salary working full time for Angels Corp. Angels Corp. reported $400,000 of taxable business income for the year (2020). Before considering his business income allocation from Angels and the self-employment tax deduction (if any), Mason’s adjusted gross income is $180,000 (all salary from Angels Corp.). Required:
What is Mason’s net investment income tax liability (assume no investment expenses)?

Over the past several years, joyce chen has been able to save regularly. as a result, today she has $54,188 in savings and investments. she wants to establish her own business in 5 years and feels she will need $100,000 to do so. a. if she can earn 6% on her money, how much will her $54,188 in savings/investments be worth in 5 years? will joyce have the $100,000 she needs? if not, how much more money will she need? b. given your answer to part a, how much will joyce have to save each year over the next 5 years to accumulate the additional money? assume she can earn interest at a rate of 6%. c. if joyce can afford to save only $4,000 a year then, given your answer to part a, will she have the $100,000 she needs to start her own business in 5 years?