The differences between the book basis and tax basis of the assets and liabilities of Morgan Corporation

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The differences between the book basis and tax basis of the assets and liabilities of Morgan Corporation at the end of 2015 are presented below.

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It is estimated that the litigation liability will be settled in 2016. The difference in accounts receivable will result in taxable amounts of $30,000 in 2016 and $20,000 in 2017. The company has taxable income of $300,000 in 2015 and is expected to have taxable income in each of the following 2 years. Its enacted tax rate is 34% for all years. This is the company’s first year of operations.
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(a) Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2015.

(b) Indicate how deferred income taxes will be reported on the statement of financial position at the end of 2015.

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Intermediate Accounting IFRS Edition

ISBN: 9781118443965

2nd Edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield

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