Question

For calendar year 3, Clark Corp. had depreciation of $300,000 on its income statement. On its Year 3 tax return, Clark had depreciation of $500,000. Clark's income statement also included $50,000 accrued warranty expense that will be deducted for tax purposes when paid in a future year. Clark's enacted tax rates was 25% for all years. These were Clark's only temporary differences. The total deferred tax expense for year 3 should be:

Answer 1

Clark Corp.

The total deferred tax expense for year 3 should be:

= $62,500.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Accounting depreciation expense = $300,000

Tax depreciation expense = $500,000

Temporary Difference = $200,000 ($500,000 - $300,000)

Accrued Warranty Expense 50,000

Total temporary differences = $250,000

Clark's enacted tax rate = 25%

Total deferred tax expense = $62,500 ($250,000 * 25%)