The Consolidated Income Tax Return Rules Apply Only for Federal

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Essay

The consolidated income tax return rules apply only for Federal tax purposes. Financial accounting rules can be quite different from the corresponding tax rules, but the tax professional should be familiar with both sets of requirements. Describe the major differences between the book and tax treatment for the conglomerate's reporting of:
a. The ownership levels required to consolidate.
b. Goodwill.
c. The entities included on the report.

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