Peete Corporation is subject to franchise tax in State Z.The tax is imposed at a rate of 2% of the taxpayer's net worth that is apportioned to the state by use of a two factor (sales and property equally weighted) formula.The property factor includes real and tangible personal property,valued at net book value at the end of the taxable year.
Eighty percent of Peete's sales are attributable to Z,and $200,000 of the net book value of Peete's tangible personal property is located in Z.
Determine the Z franchise tax payable by Peete this year,given the following end-of-the year balance sheet.

A) $0,due to the negative retained earnings.
B) $20,000.
C) $7,200.
D) $4,860.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q65: In the broadest application of the unitary
Q69: State D has adopted the principles of
Q70: A use tax:
A)Applies when a State A
Q74: When the taxpayer has exposure to a
Q74: Trayne Corporation's sales office and manufacturing plant
Q75: Valdez Corporation,a calendar-year taxpayer,owns property in States
Q84: A state sales tax usually falls upon:
A)
Q95: A state sales tax usually falls upon:
A)
Q108: When the taxpayer operates in one or
Q111: The benefits of a passive investment company
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents