Wharton, Inc., pays income taxes on capital gains (including gains on marketable securities) at a rate of 30 percent. At December 31, year 1, the company owns marketable securities that cost $180,000 but have a current market value of $220,000. b. As of December 31, year 1, what income taxes has Wharton paid on the increase in value of these investments? c. Prepare a journal entry at January 4, year 2, to record the cash sale of these investments at $220,000. d. What effect will the sale recorded in part c have on Wharton’s tax obligation for year 2?



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