Question: Information for Hobson Corp. for the current year ($ in millions): Income from continuing operations before tax $ 440 Loss on discontinued operation (pretax) 108

Information for Hobson Corp. for the current year ($ in millions):
 

       
Income from continuing operations before tax $ 440  
Loss on discontinued operation (pretax)   108  
Temporary differences (all related to operating income):      
Accrued warranty expense in excess of expense
included in operating income
  105  
Depreciation deducted on tax return in excess of
depreciation expense
  215  
Permanent differences (all related to operating income):      
Nondeductible portion of entertainment expense   24  

 

The applicable enacted tax rate for all periods is 25%.

 

How should Hobson report tax on the discontinued operation?

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