Brandon Corp. had a deferred tax asset account with a balance of $101,500 at the end of 2013 due to a single temporary difference of $290,000 related to warranty liability accruals. At the end of 2014, this same temporary difference has increased to $315,000. Taxable income for 2014 is $887,000. The tax rate is 35% for all years.
Instructions
(a) Calculate and record income taxes for 2014, assuming that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized.
(b) 1. Assuming it is more likely than not that $25,000 of the deferred tax asset will not be realized prepare the journal entries to record income taxes for 2014. Brandon does not use a valuation allowance account.
2. In 2015, prospects for the company improved. While there was no change in the temporary deductible differences underlying the deferred tax asset account, it was now considered more likely than not that the company would be able to make full use of the temporary differences. Prepare the entry, if applicable, to adjust the deferred tax asset account.