Abbot Corporation Reported a Net Operating Loss of $500,000 in 20X3

question 43

Multiple Choice

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $500,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carry forward to 20X4. Included in the computation of the taxable loss was regular depreciation of $200,000 (E&P depreciation is $35,000) , first-year expensing under §179 of $60,000, and a dividends received deduction of $11,000. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:

• A) ($324,000).
• B) ($276,000).
• C) ($500,000).
• D) ($595,000).

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