XCO pays $500,000 for a 30% interest in ZCO. XCO uses the equity method to account for this investment. At the end of the first year, ZCO has total earnings of $120,000 and has made total distributions with respect to its stock of $40,000. 

A)   Calculate the basis difference in the investment at the end of the first year and the underlying deferred tax related to it (assume 21% rate). 

B)    Discuss the criteria required to record the deferred taxes if it is a domestic investment and if it is a foreign investment.