Question

g had reported a deferred tax asset of $130 million with no valuation allowance. At December 31, 2021, the account balances of Ross showed a deferred tax asset of $170 million before assessing the need for a valuation allowance and income taxes payable of $90 million. Ross determined that it was more likely than not that 30% of the deferred tax asset ultimately would not be realized. Ross made no estimated tax payments during 2021. What amount should Ross report as income tax expense in its 2021 income statement

Answer 1

Answer: $101 million

Explanation:

The amount that Ross should report as income tax expense in its 2021 income statement will be calculated thus:

First, we'll calculate the deferred tax asset in valuation allowance which will be:

= Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance - Deferred tax asset after valuation allowance

= $170 million - $130 million

= $40 million

Then, income tax expense will be:

Income taxes payable= $90 million

Add: DTA not be realized = $170 million × 30% = $51 million

Less: Deferred tax asset in valuation allowance = ($40 million)

Income tax expense = $101 million