Deferred portion of provision for income tax


For calendar year 2007, Stalk Corp. reported depreciation of $1,000,000 in its income statement. On its 2007 income tax return, Stalk reported depreciation of $1,600,000. Stalk's income statement also included $225,000 accrued warranty expense that will be deducted for tax purposes when paid. Stalks enacted tax rates are 30% for 2007 and 2008, and 24% for 2009 and 2010. The depreciation difference and warranty expense will reverse over the next three years as follows:

Depreciation Difference Warranty Expense

2008 $250,000 $ 55,000
2009 190,000 55,000
2010 160,000 115,000
$600,000 $225,000

These were Stalk's only temporary differences. In Stalk's 2007 income statement, the deferred portion of its provision for income taxes should be

a. $200,700.

b. $101,700

c. $109,800

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