Problem: ABC Corporation prepared the following reconciliation for its first year of operations:
Pretax financial income for 2008 $900,000
Tax exempt interest (75,000)
Originating temporary difference (225,000)
Taxable income $600,000
The temporary difference will reverse evenly over the next two years at an enacted tax rate of 40%. The enacted tax rate for 2008 is 35%.
Q1. What amount should be reported in its 2008 income statement as the deferred portion of the provision for income taxes?
a. $90,000 debit
b. $120,000 debit
c. $90,000 credit
d. $105,000 credit
Q2. In ABC's 2008 income statement, what amount should be reported for total income tax expense?
a. $330,000
b. $315,000
c. $300,000
d. $210,000