Question: Part A is correct, I just need help with part B Assume that Western Exploration Corp. is considering the acquisition of Ogden Drilling Company. The

Part A is correct, I just need help with part B

Assume that Western Exploration Corp. is considering the acquisition of Ogden Drilling Company. The latter has a $450,000 tax loss carryforward. Projected earnings for the Western Exploration Corp. are as follows:

2011 2012 2013 Total Values
Before-tax income $ 180,000 $ 240,000 $ 360,000 $ 780,000
Taxes (35%) 63,000 84,000 126,000 273,000
Income available to stockholders $ 117,000 $ 156,000 $ 234,000 $ 507,000

a. How much will the total taxes of Western Exploration Corp. be reduced as a result of the tax loss carryforward? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

Reduction in taxes $157,000

b. How much will the total income available to stockholders be for the three years if the acquisition occurs? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

2011 2012 2013 Total
Income available to stockholders $

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