Exter Company Is Experiencing Financial Difficulties

question 49

Multiple Choice

Exter Company is experiencing financial difficulties.It has assets worth $2 million,but owes liabilities of $2.1 million.It has a longstanding relationship with the bank.The bank has agreed to forgive $300,000 of debt principal.Because of this debt forgiveness,Exter will recognize income of

• A)$0.
• B)$100,000.
• C)$200,000.
• D)$300,000.

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Definitions:

Schedule A

A form used for itemizing deductions on a U.S. individual income tax return, including taxes paid, interest, gifts to charity, and other deductible expenses.

Property Tax

A rephrased definition: A levy on property that the owner is required to pay, usually collected by local governments, based on the property's value.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on the sale of goods and services.

Adjusted Gross Income

An individual's total gross income minus specific deductions, crucial for determining taxable income.