Response to the following problem:
In each of the following independent situations, indicate the effect on taxable income and E & P, stating the amount of any increase (or decrease) that occurs as a result of the transaction. Assume E&P has already been increased by taxable income. Transaction Taxable Income Increase (Decrease) E&P Increase
1. Realized gain of $80,000 on involuntary conversion of building ($10,000 of gain is recognized)
2. Mining exploration costs incurred on May 1 of the current year; $24,000 is deductible from current-year taxable income
3. Sale of equipment to unrelated third party for $240,000; basis is $120,000 (no election out of installment method; no payments are received in the current year).
4. Dividends of $20,000 received from 5%-owned corporation, together with dividends received deduction (assume taxable income limit does not apply).
5. Domestic production activities deduction of $45,000 is claimed in current year.
6. Section 179 expense deduction of $100,000 in current year.
7. Impact of current-year section 179 expense deduction for previous item in succeeding year.
8. MACRS depreciation of $80,000. ADS depreciation would have been $90,000.
9. Federal income taxes paid in the current year of $80,000.