A company, XYZ Ltd., operates in an industry with a conventional mechanism and follows a strong corporate governance structure. The company's corporate income tax rate is 25%. In the current year, the company reported a pre-tax profit of $1,500,000. a) Calculate the corporate income tax liability for XYZ Ltd. b) If the company distributes 60% of its after-tax profit as dividends, how much will be available for distribution to shareholders after paying corporate income tax?

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A company, XYZ Ltd., operates in an industry with a conventional mechanism and follows a strong corporate governance structure. The company's corporate income tax rate is 25%. In the current year, the company reported a pre-tax profit of $1,500,000.

a) Calculate the corporate income tax liability for XYZ Ltd.

b) If the company distributes 60% of its after-tax profit as dividends, how much will be available for distribution to shareholders after paying corporate income tax? 

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