Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carry forward to 20X4. Included in the computation of the taxable loss was regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000), first-year expensing under §179 of $50,000, and a dividends received deduction of $10,000. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carry forward to 20X4. Included in the computation of the taxable loss was regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000), first-year expensing under §179 of $50,000, and a dividends received deduction of $10,000. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in 20X3, which the corporation elected to carry forward to 20X4. Included in the computation of the taxable loss was regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000), first-year expensing under §179 of $50,000, and a dividends received deduction of $10,000. The corporation's current E&P for 20X3 would be:


A) ($330,000).

B) ($290,000).

C) ($400,000).

D) ($490,000).


Answer: B


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