Mays Industries was established in 2010. Since its inception, the company has ge
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Mays Industries was established in 2010. Since its inception, the company has generated the following levels of taxable income (EBT):
Assume that each year the company has faced a 40% income tax rate. Also, assume that the company has taken full advantage of the Tax Code’s carry-back, carry-forward provisions, and assume that the current provisions were applicable in 2010. What is the company’s tax liability for 2015?
Question 47 options:
$22,990
$22,800
$19,000
$15,200
$19,760
Year Taxable Income 2010 $50,000 2011 $40,000 2012 $30,000 2013 $20,000 2014 -$62,500 2015 $60,000Explanation / Answer
2015 tax liability =EBT* tax rate
=$ 47500*40%=$19000.
Option.C)$19000.
Carry forward used =$62500
2010& 2015 EBT =$110000
EBT=$110000-62500=$47500
Thanks