In 2014, LuxAir Inc. (LA) has book income of $160,000. Included in this figure is income generated from ownership in Jet Repair Corporation (JRC), of which LA owns 30%. JRC has $270,000 in earnings for the year and pays $32,000 in dividends to LA. Assuming accounting for the investment in JRC (income from JRC and the DRD) are its only book-tax differences, what is LA's tax liability for 2014 (see corporate tax schedule)?

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The Answer of In 2014, LuxAir Inc. (LA) has book income of $160,000. Included in this figure is income generated from ownership in Jet Repair Corporation (JRC), of which LA owns 30%. JRC has $270,000 in earnings for the year and pays $32,000 in dividends to LA. Assuming accounting for the investment in JRC (income from JRC and the DRD) are its only book-tax differences, what is LA's tax liability for 2014 (see corporate tax schedule)?