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Wilcox Corporation reported the following results for its first three years of operation: 2017 income (before...

Wilcox Corporation reported the following results for its first three years of operation:

2017 income (before income taxes) $ 300,000

2018 loss (before income taxes) (2,700,000)

2019 income (before income taxes) 3,000,000

There were no permanent or temporary differences during these three years. Assume a corporate tax rate of 30% for 2017 and 2018, and 40% for 2019.

38). Assuming that Wilcox elects to use the carryback provision, what income (loss) is reported in 2018? (Assume that any deferred tax asset recognized is more likely than not to be realized.)

a. $(2,700,000) b. $ -0- c. $(2,610,000) d. $(1,650,000)

the answer is supposed to be d - please do step by step and show calculations. Thank you.

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2018: Loss (before Income Tax) (2,700,000.00)
Less: 2018 Loss (Before I Tax)      2,700,000.00
Less: 2017 Income (Before I Tax)        (300,000.00)
     2,400,000.00
2019 Corporate Tax Rate - 40% X 40%         960,000.00
Less: 2014 Income (before I Tax)          300,000.00
X 2014 I Tax Rate X 30%            90,000.00
Income (Loss) Reported in 2018 (1,650,000.00)
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