Problem:
Easton Co. at the end of 2004, its first year of operations, prepared a reconciliation between pretax financial income and taxable income as follows:
Pretax financial income $ 400,000
Estimated litigation expense 1,000,000
Installment sales (800,000)
Taxable income 600,000
The estimated litigation expense of $1,000,000 will be deductible in 2006 when it is expected to be paid. The gross profit from the installment sales will be realized in the amount of $400,000 in each of the next two years. The estimated liability for litigation is classified as noncurrent and the installment accounts receivable are classified as $400,000 current and $400,000 noncurrent. The income tax rate is 30% for all years.
1) The income tax expense is
A. $120,000.
B. $180,000.
C. $200,000.
D. $400,000.
2) The deferred tax asset to be recognized is
A. $0.
B. $60,000 current.
C. $300,000 current.
D. $300,000 noncurrent.
3) The deferred tax liability-current to be recognized is
A. $60,000.
B. $90,000.
C. $120,000.
D. $240,000.