Reference no: EM132975705
Question - Murphy Corporation realized $900,000 taxable income from the sales of its products in States X and Z. Murphy's activities establish nexus for income tax purposes in both states. Murphy's sales, payroll, and property among the states include the following:
State X State Z Totals
Sales $1,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000
Property 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Payroll 1,000,000 0 1,000,000
State Z uses an equally weighted three-factor apportionment formula. Murphy is incorporated in State X. How much of Murphy's taxable income is apportioned to State Z?