Franton Co

question 96

Essay

Franton Co., a calendar year, accrual basis corporation, reported $2,076,000 net income after tax on its 2010 financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The corporation's financial records reveal the following information.
· Federal tax expense per books was $1,069,000.
· Franton received $22,400 of dividends from its investment in Microsoft and General Motors stock.
· Bad debt expense was $12,900, and write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable totaled $16,300.
· Book depreciation was $110,890, and MACRS depreciation was $94,700.
· Franton paid a $50,000 fine to the City of Albany for illegal trash dumping.
Compute Franton's taxable income and regular tax liability.

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