Luther Industries,a U

question 24

Essay

Luther Industries,a U.S.firm.has a subsidiary in the United Kingdom.This year,the subsidiary reported and repatriated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)of £45 million.The current exchange rate is $1.86/£.The tax rate in the U.K.for this activity is 28%.Under U.S.tax codes,Luther is facing a 35% corporate tax rate on their earnings.What is Luther's U.S.tax liability on its U.K.subsidiary?

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Definitions:

Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market where it competes with other entities for market share and profits by offering the best possible mix of price and quality.

Profit Maximizing

The process or strategy undertaken by businesses to achieve the highest possible profit, often entailing decisions on pricing, production, and cost management.

Loss-Minimizing Level

The production level at which a firm minimizes its losses in the short run when it cannot cover total costs, but can cover variable costs.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.