Question - During 2011, Jackson Company became involved in a tax dispute with the IRS. At December 31, 2011, Jackson's tax adviser believed that an unfavorable outcome was probable and a reasonable estimate of additional taxes was $500,000 but could be as much as $650,000. After the 2011 financial statements were issued, Jackson received and accepted an IRS settlement offer of $550,000. What amount of accrued liability would Jackson have reported in its December 31, 2011, balance sheet?
A) $650,000
B) $550,000
C) $500,000
D) $0