The Talley Corporation had taxable operating income of $455,000 (i. e., earnings from operating revenues minus all operating costs). Talley also had (1) interest charges of $70,000, (2) dividends received of $5,000, and (3) dividends paid of $10,000. Its federal tax rate was 21% (ignore any possible state corporate taxes). Recall that 50% of dividends received are tax exempt. Required:
a. What is the firm’s taxable income?
b. What is the tax expense?

Factors like the unemployment rate, the stock market, global trade, economic policy, and the economic situation of other countries have no influence on the financial status of individuals. ( t or f)

Betty contracted with scooby’s skate store to deliver a pair of skates to jake for his birthday. scooby’s owner was going on a trip and delegated the delivery of the skates to brian. brian failed to make delivery.can jake sue brian for breach of contract, as he was not a party to the original contract? explain your answer. brian was not a party to the original contract. why would a court hold him responsible for failing to make delivery? if you do not think a court would hold him responsible, explain your answer. can jake sue scooby’s skates for breach of contract? explain your answer.

Carlton industries is considering a new project that they plan to price at $74.00 per unit. the variable costs are estimated at $39.22 per unit and total fixed costs are estimated at $12,085. the initial investment required is $8,000 and the project has an estimated life of 4 years. the firm requires a return of 8 percent. ignore the effect of taxes. what is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?