Deferred tax accounts and balances


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At the beginning of 2013, Pitman Co. purchased an asset for $900,000

With an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated salvage value of $75,000. For financial reporting purposes the asset is being depreciated using the straight-line method; for tax purposes the double- declining balance method is being used. Pitman Co.'s tax rate is 40% for 2014 and all-future years.

(a) At the end of 2013, what is the book basis and tax basis of the asset?

(b) At the end of 2013, which of the following deferred tax accounts and balances is reported on Pitman's balance sheet?

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Accounting Basics: Deferred tax accounts and balances
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