Reading 23: Income Taxes
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Key Points
- Taxable income determines taxes payable.
- Accounting profit is pretax income on the financial statements.
- Income tax expense includes current and deferred components.
- Tax loss carryforwards create deferred tax assets.
Key Points
- DTL created when Asset Carrying Value > Tax Base.
- DTA created when Asset Carrying Value < Tax Base.
- DTA created when Liability Carrying Value > Tax Base (for revenue received in advance).
- DTLs lead to future cash outflows; DTAs lead to future tax savings.
Key Points
- DTL/DTA Balance = (Carrying Value - Tax Base) * Tax Rate.
- Tax rate changes affect DTA/DTL values and current income tax expense.
- Permanent differences affect the effective tax rate but create no DTA/DTL.
- Effective tax rate = Income Tax Expense / Pretax Income.
Key Points
- Valuation allowance reduces DTA if realization is uncertain.
- Increasing valuation allowance reduces net income.
- IFRS allows 'substantively enacted' rates; GAAP requires 'enacted' rates.
- IFRS recognizes deferred taxes on revaluation of equity; GAAP does not allow revaluation.
Questions
Which of the following terms best describes the net amount of an asset or liability used for tax reporting purposes?
View answer and explanationIncome tax expense reported on the income statement is equal to taxes payable plus which of the following?
View answer and explanationA deferred tax liability is most likely created when:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following items typically results in the creation of a deferred tax asset?
View answer and explanationA permanent difference between taxable income and pretax income:
View answer and explanationAn asset has a carrying value of $100,000 and a tax base of $80,000. The tax rate is 30 percent. This situation creates a:
View answer and explanationAt year-end, a firm has a warranty liability with a carrying value of $5,000. Warranty expense is not deductible for tax purposes until paid. The tax base of this liability is:
View answer and explanationA firm receives $10,000 in advance for services. This amount is taxed immediately but recognized as revenue next year. The tax rate is 25 percent. This creates a:
View answer and explanationIf a company uses the straight-line depreciation method for financial reporting and an accelerated method for tax reporting, in the early years of the asset's life, this will most likely result in:
View answer and explanationFor a liability, if the carrying value is greater than the tax base, this typically results in:
View answer and explanationWhen the income tax rate increases, the balance of a deferred tax liability will:
View answer and explanationA firm has a deferred tax asset of $10,000 resulting from a tax rate of 25 percent. If the tax rate decreases to 20 percent, the adjustment to the deferred tax asset will result in:
View answer and explanationIf a company has a deferred tax liability and the tax rate increases, the adjustment to the liability on the balance sheet will be:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following creates a permanent difference?
View answer and explanationThe statutory tax rate is 35 percent. A firm has taxable income of $100,000 and tax-exempt municipal bond interest of $10,000. The effective tax rate is closest to:
View answer and explanationUnder U.S. GAAP, a valuation allowance is required for a deferred tax asset if:
View answer and explanationAn increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets will result in:
View answer and explanationWhen comparing IFRS and U.S. GAAP regarding income taxes, which of the following is accurate?
View answer and explanationUnder IFRS, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using:
View answer and explanationA firm has an asset with a carrying value of $200,000 and a tax base of $150,000. The tax rate is 25 percent. The firm reports a deferred tax liability of:
View answer and explanationTaxable income is defined as:
View answer and explanationAccounting profit is also known as:
View answer and explanationIf a firm has taxable losses in excess of its taxable income, it can create a:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following would be classified as a permanent difference?
View answer and explanationIf deferred tax liabilities are not expected to reverse in the future, an analyst should typically treat them as:
View answer and explanationA firm has a deferred tax liability of $40,000 at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, the liability is $50,000. Taxes payable for the year are $80,000. Income tax expense is:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following best describes the tax base of an asset?
View answer and explanationResearch and development costs expensed on the income statement but capitalized for tax purposes create:
View answer and explanationA firm sells an asset for $100,000. The carrying value is $90,000 and the tax base is $80,000. What is the effect on the deferred tax liability related to this asset?
View answer and explanationIf a firm has a net deferred tax asset position, a decrease in the corporate tax rate will:
View answer and explanationFor analytical purposes, if a deferred tax liability is expected to increase indefinitely due to growth in capital expenditures, it should be treated as:
View answer and explanationA valuation allowance is a contra account that reduces the value of:
View answer and explanationUnder IFRS, the deferred tax liability resulting from an upward revaluation of fixed assets is recognized in:
View answer and explanationUnder IFRS, deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified on the balance sheet as:
View answer and explanationThe statutory tax rate is:
View answer and explanationAn effective tax rate lower than the statutory tax rate is most likely caused by:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is required to be disclosed regarding deferred taxes?
View answer and explanationA reduction in the valuation allowance will result in:
View answer and explanationIf a firm has a deferred tax liability of $50,000 and a deferred tax asset of $20,000, and the tax rate decreases, the impact on equity is:
View answer and explanationA firm records $100,000 of warranty expense in its financial statements. Actual warranty payments were $20,000. The tax rate is 40%. The increase in the deferred tax asset is:
View answer and explanationDeferred tax liability arising from an investment in a subsidiary is:
View answer and explanationA temporary difference results in a deferred tax asset if:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following creates a temporary difference?
View answer and explanationIf a firm recognizes a valuation allowance of $500 against a deferred tax asset of $2,000, the net deferred tax asset reported is:
View answer and explanationA decrease in the tax rate would result in a decrease in which of the following?
View answer and explanationIncome tax paid is defined as:
View answer and explanationA firm has an effective tax rate of 40% and a statutory rate of 35%. This is most likely due to:
View answer and explanationRegarding the classification of cash flows, IFRS allows interest paid to be classified as:
View answer and explanationThe term 'tax loss carryforward' refers to:
View answer and explanationDeferred tax items for a firm reporting under U.S. GAAP are typically:
View answer and explanationIf a firm uses LIFO for U.S. GAAP financial statements, it must:
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