Fitzgerald Corp. reports pretax accounting income of $210,000, but because of a single temporary difference, taxable income
Question:
Fitzgerald Corp. reports pretax accounting income of $210,000, but because of a single temporary difference, taxable income is only $155,000. At the beginning of the year, no temporary differences existed. Fitzgerald is subject to a tax rate of 40%. Prepare the appropriate journal entry to record the company’s income tax expense for the year. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
For its first year of operations, Marcus Corporation reported pretax accounting income of $274,800. However, because of a temporary difference in the amount of $19,200 relating to depreciation, taxable income is only $255,600. The tax rate is 39%. What amount should Marcus report as its deferred income tax liability in its balance sheet at the end of that year?
Cornerstones of Financial and Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1111879044
2nd edition
Authors: Rich, Jeff Jones, Dan Heitger, Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen