Abbot Corporation Reported a Net Operating Loss of $400,000 in 20X3

question 63

Multiple Choice

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carry forward to 20X4. Included in the computation of the taxable loss was regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000) , first-year expensing under §179 of $50,000, and a dividends received deduction of $10,000. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:

• A)($330,000).
• B)($290,000).
• C)($400,000).
• D)($490,000).

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