Handsome Rob Provides Transportation Services in Several Western States

question 36

Multiple Choice

Handsome Rob provides transportation services in several western states. Rob has payroll as follows: Rob is a California corporation and the following is true:
Rob has income tax nexus in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The Washington drivers spend 25 percent of their time driving through Oregon. California payroll includes $200,000 of payroll for services provided in Nevada by California-based drivers. What is Rob's California payroll numerator?

• A) $934,589
• B) $1,134,589
• C) $1,215,347
• D) $2,657,275

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