Abbot Corporation Reported a Net Operating Loss of $400,000 in Year

question 42

Multiple Choice

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in year 1.Included in the year 1 taxable income computation were regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000) , and a dividends received deduction of $15,000.The corporation's current earnings and profits for year 1 would be:

• A)$(325,000).
• B)$(340,000).
• C)$(400,000).
• D)$(355,000).

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