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I calc'd the wrong answers, please explain also. Corning-Howell reported taxable income in 2021 of $124 million. At December 31, 2021, the reported amount of

I calc'd the wrong answers, please explain also.

Corning-Howell reported taxable income in 2021 of $124 million. At December 31, 2021, the reported amount of some assets and liabilities in the financial statements differed from their tax bases as indicated below:

Carrying AmountTax BasisAssetsCurrentNet accounts receivable$12million$16millionPrepaid insurance24million0Prepaid advertising8million0NoncurrentInvestmentsinequitysecurities(fair value)*8million0Buildings and equipment (net)364million284millionLiabilitiesCurrentDeferred subscription revenue16million0Long-termLiabilitycompensated future absences598million0

*Gains and losses taxable when investments are sold.

The total deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability amounts at January 1, 2021, were $158.25 million and $25 million, respectively. The enacted tax rate is 25% each year.

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1.Determine the total deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability amounts at December 31, 2021.

2.Determine the increase (decrease) in the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability accounts at December 31, 2021.

3.Determine the income tax payable currently for the year ended December 31, 2021.

4.Prepare the journal entry to record income taxes for 2021.

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