Clark Ski Company is considering an acquisition of Sally Parka Company, a firm t
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Question
Clark Ski Company is considering an acquisition of Sally Parka Company, a firm that has had big tax losses over the past few years. As a result of the acquisition, Clark believes that the total pretax profits of the merger will not change from their present level for 5 years. The tax loss carryforward of Sally is $800,000, and Connors projects that its annual earnings before taxes will be $280,000 per year for each of the next 15 years. These earnings are assumed to fall within the annual limit legally allowed for application of the tax loss carryforward resulting from the proposed merger.
The firm is in the 40% tax bracket.
2. If Clark does not make the acquisition, what will be the company’s tax liability and earnings after taxes in Year 3?
3. If the acquisition is made, what will be the company’s tax liability and earnings after taxes in year 3?
Explanation / Answer
280000
Tax 40% Without merger Clark co 1 2 3 Profit 280000 280000 280000 Tax @ 40% pr tax liability 112000 112000 112000 Net profit = Profit - Tax 168000 168000 168000 Earnings = Net Profit With merger Clark co 1 2 3 Profit 280000 280000280000