Major Co. reported 2009 income of $300,000 from continuing operations before income taxes and a before-tax extraordinary loss of $80,000. All income is subject to a 30% tax rate. In the 2009 income statement, Major Co. would show the following line-item amounts for income tax expense and net income:

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Income tax expense is calculated on income from continuing operations: $300,000 * 30% = $90,000. Net income is calculated as follows: ($300,000 - $90,000) - ($80,000 * (1 - 0.30)) = $154,000.

Major Co Reported 2009 Income of $300,000 from Continuing Operations Before