For the Current Year,Eastern Atlantic Company Reported Income Tax Expense

question 35

Multiple Choice

For the current year,Eastern Atlantic Company reported income tax expense of $21,000.Income taxes payable at the end of the prior year were $19,000 and at the end of the current year were $20,000.The deferred tax liability classified as noncurrent that resulted from the use of MACRS for tax purposes and straight-line depreciation for financial reporting purposes increased from $21,000 at the beginning of the current year to $23,000 at the end of the current year.How much cash was paid for income taxes during the year?

• A) $18,000
• B) $20,000
• C) $21,000
• D) $19,000

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