Question: Information for Hobson Corp. for the current year ($ in millions): Income from continuing operations before tax $ 230 Loss on discontinued operation (pretax) 50

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

Income from continuing operations before tax $ 230
Loss on discontinued operation (pretax) 50
Temporary differences (all related to operating income):
Accrued warranty expense in excess of expense included in operating income 10
Depreciation deducted on tax return in excess of depreciation expense 15
Permanent differences (all related to operating income):
Nondeductible portion of entertainment expense 5

The applicable enacted tax rate for all periods is 40%. How should Hobson report tax on the discontinued operation?

Multiple Choice

  • A deferred tax asset of $20 million in the balance sheet.

  • A tax receivable of $20 million in the balance sheet.

  • A tax benefit of $20 million to net against the $50 million pretax loss.

  • None of these answer choices are correct.

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