Question

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. Trey expects taxable income in future years and has a tax rate of 30% for all periods affected. What should Trey report as Net Loss on its 2018 income statement?

Answer 1

$117500

Step-by-step explanation:

Taxable loss = $140000 for 2018

Taxable incomes : $25000 for 2015, $35000 for 2016, $40000 for 2017

tax rate = 30%

Net loss on 2018 income statement can be offset by the taxes paid on taxable income for 2 years prior to 2018 ( i.e 2016 and 2017 )

first calculate taxes on taxable incomes for 2016 and 2017

$35000 * 30% = $10500

$40000 * 30% = $12000

hence taxable profit = 10500 + 12000 = $22500

Net loss to be reported on 2018 income statement

= $140000 - $22500 = $117500