For its first year of operations ended December 31, 20Y6, Hunter-Jones Inc. reported income before income taxes of $2,800,000. By using temporary revenue and expense timing differences, Hunter- Jones Inc. reduced its taxable income to $2,300,000. Hunter-Jones Inc.’s income tax rate is 25%.
a. What is the amount of income tax expense reported on the income statement?
b. What is the amount of income tax due on the tax return?
c. Journalize the entry to record Hunter-Jones Inc.’s income tax for the year ended December 31, 20Y6. Assume no estimated tax payments were made during the year.