Howard Co.'s 2009 income from continuing operations before income taxes was $280,000. Howard Co. reported a before-tax extraordinary gain of $50,000. All tax items are subject to a 40% tax rate. In its income statement for 2009, Howard Co. would show the following line-item amounts for net income and income tax expense:
A)$198,000 and $112,000.
B)$230,000 and $92,000.
C)$330,000 and $132,000.
D)$198,000 and $79,000.

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To calculate the net income, we need to subtract the tax expense from the before-tax income. 
Income before taxes: $280,000 + $50,000 = $330,000 
Tax expense: 40% of ($280,000) = $112,000 
Net income: $330,000 - $112,000 = $198,000 
Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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