Question

Sand engaged in operations at the start of 20X1 and reported $550,000 in pre-tax book income for the year. Tax depreciation for Sand exceeded book depreciation by $50,000. The tax rate for 20X1 was 25%, and Congress had enacted a tax rate of 21% for the years after 20X1. What is the deferred tax liability for Sand at December 31, 20X1

Answer 1

$10,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information the deferred tax liability for Sand at December 31, 20X1 will be

DR Income tax expense $135,500

($125,000+$10,500)

CR DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY $10,500

($50,000*21%)

CR Income tax payable $125,000

($550,000-$50,000*25%)