Collins Co ?
the Corporate Tax Rate Has Remained at 34

question 53

Multiple Choice

Collins Co.began operations in 2015.The company lost money the first two years,but has been profitable ever since.The company's taxable income (EBT) for its first four years are summarized below: $$\begin{array} { r r } \text { Year } & \text { EB T } \\\hline 2015 & - \$ 7,000,000 \\2016 & - \$ 5,200,000 \\2017 & \$ 4,200,000 \\2018 & \$ 8,300,000\end{array}$$
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The corporate tax rate has remained at 34%.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 2015.What is Collins' tax liability for 2018?

• A) $76,500
• B) $87,720
• C) $125,460
• D) $127,500
• E) $102,000