ScenarioGraphic Art, Inc. has a print division that produces art prints in China and a Retail Division in Greece that sells the prints. The Print Division has a low 20% income tax rate and the Retail

Graphic Art, Inc.

Transfer Pricing Methods

Full Cost

Variable Cost

Print Division (China):

Transfer Price

1,500

1,000

Less: Cost

(1,500)

(1,500)

Taxable Income

-

(500)

Income Taxes (or refund)

20%

(100)

Retail Division (Greece):

Sales Price

2,000

2,000

Less: Transfer Price

(1,500)

(1,000)

Taxable Income

500

1,000

Income Taxes

50%

250

500

Import Duty

10%

150

100

Taxes in Retail Division

400

600

Total Taxes

400

500

China Tax Rate

20%

Greece Tax Rate

50%

Import Duty

10%

Full Cost

1,500

Variable Cost

1,000

Sales Price

2,000