Tower Company owns 85% of Hill Company. The two companies engaged in several intra-entity transactions. Each company's operating and dividend income for the current time period follow, as well as the effects of unrealized gains. No income tax accruals have been recognized within these totals. The tax rate for each company is 30%. What is the tax liability for the current year if consolidated tax returns are prepared?

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Tower Company owns 85% of Hill Company. The two companies engaged in several intra-entity transactions. Each company's operating and dividend income for the current time period follow, as well as the effects of unrealized gains. No income tax accruals have been recognized within these totals. The tax rate for each company is 30%.  What is the tax liability for the current year if consolidated tax returns are prepared?

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Combined Income ($200,000 + $80,000) $280,000 - Combined I/E Gains (25,000 + $10,000) = Taxable Income ($245,000) × .30 = Tax Liability ($73,500)

Tower Company Owns 85% of Hill Company