Question

On its December 31, 20X5 balance sheet, Shin Co. has income tax payable of $13,000 and a current deferred tax asset of $20,000, before determining the need for a valuation account. Shin had reported a deferred tax asset of $15,000 at December 31, 20X4. No estimated tax payments are made during 20X5. At December 31, 20X5, Shin determines that it is more likely than not that 10% of the deferred tax asset would not be realized. In its 20X5 income statement, what amount should Shin report as total income tax expense?

Answer 1

Answer:

$10,000

Explanation:

To calculate income tax expense we must add income liability for the year, minus the changes in deferred tax accounts and add the change in value for deferred tax assets.

income tax expense = $13,000 - ($20,000 - $15,000) + ($20,000 x 10%) = $13,000 - $5,000 + $2,000 = $10,000