JuarezCo Constructs the Following Table in Determining How to Apply

question 52

Multiple Choice

JuarezCo constructs the following table in determining how to apply ASC 740-10 to its filing position for its domestic production activities deduction. Its book-tax provision for the year, including $3 million for the uncertain transfer pricing issue, is $10 million. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \begin{array} { c } \text { Resulting Estimated Tax } \\\text { Benefit }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Probability of Agreement between } \\\text { JuarezCo and IRS }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Cumulative Probability of } \\\text { Agreement }\end{array} \\\text { \$3 million } & 10 \% & 10 \% \\\text { \$2 million } & 45 \% & 55 \% \\\text { \$1.6 million } & 40 \% & 95 \% \\\text { \$1.1 million } & 5 \% & 100 \%\end{array}$$ Under ASC 740-10, JuarezCo's book income tax expense for this item is:

• A) $13 million.
• B) $12 million.
• C) $11.4 million.
• D) $11 million.

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Preconventional Level

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