Perk Corporation is subject to tax only in State A. Perk generated the following income and deductions.

Federal taxable income

$300,000

State A income tax expense

15,000

Refund of State A income tax

3,000

Depreciation allowed for Federal tax purposes

200,000

Depreciation allowed for state tax purposes

120,000

Federal taxable income is the starting point in computing A taxable income. State income taxes are not deductible for A tax purposes. Determine Perk’s A taxable income.