Since water transportation is so much slower than other modes, why do companies choose it? Water transportation is unaffected by delays for maintenance, scheduling, and weather, making it far more reliable.

Some companies might think it's worth the lost time when they are shipping potentially dangerous products.

The environmental impact of water transportation is lower, so companies can justify its use.

Some companies prioritize cost as their overriding concern for their shipping requirements.

Jacob is a member of wcc (an llc taxed as a partnership). jacob was allocated $155,000 of business income from wcc for the year. jacob’s marginal income tax rate is 37 percent. the business allocation is subject to 2.9 percent of self-employment tax and 0.9 percent additional medicare tax. (round your intermediate calculations to the nearest whole dollar a) what is the amount of tax jacob will owe on the income allocation if the income is not qualified business income? b) what is the amount of tax jacob will owe on the income allocation if the income is qualified business income (qbi) and jacob qualifies for the full qbi duduction?