Salinger Software Was Founded in 2008

question 26

Multiple Choice

Salinger Software was founded in 2008. The company lost money each of its first three years, but was able to turn a profit in 2011. Salinger's operating income (EBIT) The company has no debt, so operating income equals earnings before taxes. The corporate tax rate has remained constant at 35%. Assume that the company took full advantage of the carry-back, carry-forward provisions in the Tax Code, and assume that the current provisions were applicable in 2008. How much tax did the company pay in 2011?

• A) $114,030,875
• B) $120,032,500
• C) $126,350,000
• D) $133,000,000
• E) $140,000,000

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