Question

Problem 11-7 (Algorithmic)
Schedule M-1 (LO 11.4)

The Loquat Corporation has book net income of $163,000 for the current year. Included in this figure are the following items, which are reported on the corporation's Schedule M-1, Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income per Return.

•	Federal income tax expense	$24,450
•	Depreciation deducted on the books which is not deductible for tax purposes	32,600
•	Deduction for 50 percent of meals and entertainment expense which is not allowed for tax purposes	14,670
•	Deduction for a tax penalty not allowed for tax purposes	6,520
•	Tax-exempt interest income included in book income but not in tax income	9,780

Calculate Loquat Corporation's taxable income for the current year based on the information given.
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Answer 1

SOLUTION

Particulars	Amount ($)
Net income as per books	163,000
Federal income tax expense	24,450
Depreciation deducted on the books which is not deductible for tax purposes	32,600
Deduction for 50 percent of meals and entertainment expense which is not allowed for tax purposes	14,670
Deduction for a tax penalty not allowed for tax purposes	6,520
Less: Tax-exempt interest income included in book income but not in tax income	(9,780)
Taxable income	231,460