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Trey, Inc. reports a taxable loss of $140,000 for 2018. Its taxable incomes for the years 2015 through 2017 respectively were $25,000, $35,000, and $40,000. Trey has no temporary or permanent differences. Trey elects the carryback provision. Taxable income in future years is not more likely than not, and the tax rate is 30% for all periods affected. What should Trey report as Net Loss on its 2018 income statement?
Select one:
a. $98,000
b. $120,500
c. $140,000
d. $117,500
e. $110,000
ANSWER
Correct option is D ie $117500
Explanation
Taxable Loss can be set off with upto two years after tax profit since there is no lasting or transitory contrasts.
For the year 3015 and 2017 are
= $12000
=$10500
Total =$12000+$10500
=$22500
Taxable Loss = $140000
less: taxable Profit = $22500
Trey report as Net Loss on its 2018 income statement
Net loss to be reported = $117500