Reference no: EM132744929
Question: The Loquat Corporation has book net income of $64,000 for the current year. Included in this figure are the following items, which are reported on the corporation's Schedule M-1, Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income per Return.
- Federal income tax expense $9,600
- Depreciation deducted on the books which is not deductible for tax purposes 12,800
- Deduction for 50 percent of meals expense which is not allowed for tax purposes 5,760
- Deduction for a tax penalty not allowed for tax purposes 2,560
- Tax-exempt interest income included in book income but not in tax income 3,840
Calculate Loquat Corporation's taxable income for the current year based on the information given.