Problem - Two Temporary Differences, One Rate, Beginning Deferred Taxes
The following facts relate to Alschuler Corporation.
1. Deferred tax liability, January 1, 2010, $40,000.
2. Deferred tax asset, January 1, 2010, $0.
3. Taxable income for 2010, $154,100.
4. Pretax financial income for 2010, $295,300.
5. Cumulative temporary difference at December 31, 2010, giving rise to future taxable amounts, $294,800.
6. Cumulative temporary difference at December 31, 2010, giving rise to future deductible amounts, $53,600.
7. Tax rate for all years, 40%.
8. The company is expected to operate profitably in the future.
(a) Compute income taxes payable for 2010.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2010. (List multiple debit/credit entries from largest to smallest amount, e.g. 10, 5, 2.)