Journal entries for income tax expense-income taxes payable


Problem: The Ambrosia Corporation's lead accountant shows the following info:

On Jan 1, 2012, Ambrosia purchased a bottling machine for $800000

A) Straight-line basis depreciation for 5 years for tax purposes

B) Half year convention for 8 years for financial reporting (See Appendix 11A)

C) Tax-exempt municipal bonds yielded interest of $150000 in 2013

D) Pretax financial income is $2300000 in 2012 and $2400000 in 2013

E) The company recognized an extraordinary gain of $150000 in 2013 (which is fully taxable)

F) Taxable income is expected in future years with an expected tax rate of 35%

Required to do:

1. Prepare the journal entries for income tax expense, income taxes payable, and deferred taxes for 2013.

2. Prepare the deferred income taxes presentation for Dec 31, 2013 balance sheet.

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