Question

At December 31, 2017, Larkspur Corporation had an estimated warranty liability of $124,000 for accounting purposes and $0 for tax purposes. (The warranty costs are not deductible until paid.) The effective tax rate is 30%. Compute the amount Larkspur should report as a deferred tax asset at December 31, 2017. Deferred tax asset at December 31, 2017

Answer 1

$37,200

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of deferred tax on 31 December 2017 for Larkspur can be calculated by multiplying the estimated warranty liability for accounting purposes with an effective tax rate.

DATA

Estimated warranty = $124,000

Effective tax rate = 30%

Deferred tax liability =?

Solution

Deferred tax liability = Estimated warranty x Effective tax rate

Deferred tax liability = $124,000 x 30%

Deferred tax liability = $37,200