tara corp. uses the equity method of accounting for its 40% investment in flax, inc.'s common stock. during 20x9, flax reports earnings of $750,000 and pays dividends of $250,000. assume that: all the undistributed earnings of flax will be distributed as dividends in future periods. the dividends received from flax are eligible for the 80% dividends-received deduction. there are no other temporary differences. tara's 20x9 income tax rate is 30%. enacted income tax rates after 20x9 are 25%. in its december 31, 20x