Calculate taxable income and make the necessary tax entry


Question - The following information is provided calculate taxable income:

Income before taxes=900,000

Income before taxes includes the following:

Interest income of $80,000 from municipal bonds.

Rental Income collected in advance in 2011 and earned in 2012=$20,000

A piece of equipment was purchased in 2012. Depreciated per books for $40,000 and per income taxes for $100,000.

Warranty expense in 2012 was $200,000 but for tax purposes only $6,000 was deductible.

Assume that at the beginning of 2012 deferred tax asset=$8,000 due to the rental income.

Tax rate for 2012 and foreseeable future is 30%.

Requirement:

A. Calculate taxable income

B. Make the necessary tax entry, including the amounts for tax expense and deferred taxes.

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