Question

Scott Corp. received cash of $20,000 that was included in revenues in its Year 1 financial statements, of which $12,000 will not be taxable until Year 2. Scott’s enacted tax rate is 30% for Year 1, and 25% for Year 2. What amount should Scott report in its Year 1 balance sheet for deferred income tax liability?

Answer 1

Answer:

3,000

Explanation:

As the income will be taxed at 25% the income tax liability will be for that amount

12,000 x 25% = 3,000

The tax deferred liability is generated from a temporary difference. The company is paying less income tax today but will pay more in the future. Hence there is a liability.

The accounting reason for this treatment is to match expenses with the time they occur or the revenues which generated.