Hopper Corporation Reported the Following Results for Its First Three

question 11

Multiple Choice

Hopper Corporation reported the following results for its first three years of operations: $$\begin{array} { l r } 2019 \text { income (before income taxes) } & \$ 40,000 \\2020 \text { loss (before income taxes) } & ( 360,000 ) \\2021 \text { income (before income taxes) } & 400,000\end{array}$$ There were no permanent or reversible differences during these three years. Assume an income tax rate of 30% for 2019 and 2020, and 40% for 2021, and that any deferred tax asset recognized is more likely than not to be realized. If Hopper elects to use the carryback provisions, what income (loss) is reported for 2020?

• A) $ (360,000)
• B) $ (348,000)
• C) $ (220,000)
• D) $ 0

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