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Wireless Tools, Inc., Inc is a calendar year, accrual basis corporation (book and tax). The company has total assets of $5,000,125. The company reported $390,000 in net income after federal income tax of $81,900 on its audited financial statements for the current year. Based on last year's tax liability, estimated payments were made on a timely basis and in the amount of $20,500 per quarter.
Book income includes $12,000 of dividend income from an investment in MidSouth, Inc. common stock (less than 20% ownership interest):
Financial statement depreciation totals $302,389. Tax depreciation totals :.$431,489.
Two years ago, Wireless Tools, Inc. paid $10,000 of start-up costs. For book purposes, these costs are being amortized over 30 years. For tax purposes, the minimum amortization period is being used.
Book Amort =1000030=333. Tax Amort =10,00015=666
On March 15 of the current year, Wireless Tools, Inc. had to_pay_an underpayment_of tax penalty_to the IRS in the amount_of $787.
Wireless Tools, Inc. earned $12,225 in interest income on state of oklahoma public school bonds (basis =$125,000). The company earned $2,000 on U.S. government bonds (basis =$40,000).
On July 4 of the current year, Wireless Tools, Inc. sold 10,000 shares in Mid-South, Inc. for $525,000. The stock was purchased during late 2001 for $300,000.
Life insurance premiums totaling $3,000, on a "key-man" life insurance policy were paid during the year. The policy is on the life of the CEO, Lois Blackwell.
This year, a cash donation of $75,000 was made to American Cancer Services (a qualified domestic charity).
The above facts have been correctly reflected in financial statement net income.
Instructions:
Wireless Tools, Inc. had taxable income of $362,126 on its tax return. Using the reconciliation method, reconcile Wireless Tools Inc.'s book income to taxable income.
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