The audited accounts of Rattle Limited for year-end December 31, 2013, show a profit of $2,400,000 after charging the following: Depreciation $380,000 Legal fees $723,000 Bad debts $67,000 Donations $55,400 Accrued interest $51,000 Foreign travel $75,000 Repair and maintenance $216,000 Premium on insurance $88,000   Other Information:  - Legal fees of $723,000 are for expenses in respect of the recovery of debts.  - The company made donations of $55,400 to a registered charity.  -The bad debt expense is a percentage of debtors at year-end.  -   Foreign travel expense was for a trip by the marketing manager to meet with potential buyers.   - The capital allowances have been calculated at $142,000   -The premium paid of $88,000 was on insurance for the business’ property.  -There were acquisition expenses of $45,000 associated with the expansion of the business. What is Rattle Ltd.’s corporate tax liability? A.$710,250 B.$700,250 C.$687,500 D.$677,750

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The audited accounts of Rattle Limited for year-end December 31, 2013, show a profit of $2,400,000 after charging the following:

Depreciation

$380,000

Legal fees

$723,000

Bad debts

$67,000

Donations

$55,400

Accrued interest

$51,000

Foreign travel

$75,000

Repair and maintenance

$216,000

Premium on insurance

$88,000

 

Other Information:

  1.  - Legal fees of $723,000 are for expenses in respect of the recovery of debts.
  2.  - The company made donations of $55,400 to a registered charity.
  3.  -The bad debt expense is a percentage of debtors at year-end.
  4.  -   Foreign travel expense was for a trip by the marketing manager to meet with potential buyers. 
  5.  - The capital allowances have been calculated at $142,000
  6.   -The premium paid of $88,000 was on insurance for the business’ property.
  7.  -There were acquisition expenses of $45,000 associated with the expansion of the business.

What is Rattle Ltd.’s corporate tax liability?

A.$710,250

B.$700,250

C.$687,500

D.$677,750

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