Salinger Software Was Founded in 2011

question 103

Multiple Choice

Salinger Software was founded in 2011.The company lost money each of its first three years,but was able to turn a profit in 2014.Salinger's operating income (EBIT) for its first four years of operations is reported below. The company has no debt,so operating income equals earnings before taxes.The corporate tax rate has remained constant at 35%.Assume that the company took full advantage of the carry-back,carry-forward provisions in the Tax Code,and assume that the current provisions were applicable in 2011.How much tax did the company pay in 2014?

• A)$114,030,875
• B)$120,032,500
• C)$126,350,000
• D)$133,000,000
• E)$140,000,000

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