Global Company's Taxable Incomes In Previous Two Years

Global Company's taxable incomes In Two Previous Years Of Operation Are

Global company's taxable incomes in two previous years of operation are as follows. Global elects the carryback option. taxable income $500,000 $600,000 $400,000 $300,000 tax rate 45% 45% 40% 40% Global reported a pre-tax income as follows in . The enacted tax rate is 40% in 2017 and beyond. pre-tax income ($100,000) $300,000 ($400,000) $200,000 tax rate 40% 40% 40% 40% There were no temporary differences at the beginning of 2017 originated from past years. The following permanent and temporary differences are incurred in . There was no differences newly originating in 2020. Both deferred tax asset and liability had 0 balances at the beginning of 2017. 2017 (a) Depreciation is reported by the straight-line method assuming a four-year useful life for a car acquired in 2017 at a cost of $100,000. On the tax return, deductions for depreciation will be as in the following table: Depreciation expense recognized $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 Depreciation for tax purposes $30,000 $35,000 $20,000 $10,000 (b) Paid a total of $30,000, which is all tax deductible in 2017, as a prepaid rent for renting a facility for three years in . 2018 (a) Included in the 2018 income was $25,000 interest revenue from investments in municipal bonds, which is not taxable and yields a permanent difference. (b) Installment sales revenue of $50,000 was recognized which will be taxable when the payments are received. $30,000 will be received in 2019, and the rest will be received in 2020. 2019 (a) Warranty expense of $65,000 was included in the 2019 pretax income. The warranty expense will be tax deductible when paid in 2020. (Enter your answers in DOLLARS . Round your final answers to the nearest dollar amount .) (1) For each of temporary difference, determine whether the difference would yield changes in DTL or DTA. Note that the determination is made only once in the year the difference is initially originated. (2) Prepare the tax worksheets for . Hint: For , the ending balances of DTL and DTA are as follows. DTL $16,000 $36,000 $18,000 $0 DTA $0 $0 $52,000 $) Prepare the journal entries for .

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The provided data illustrates the complexities of deferred tax accounting following the implementation of the tax laws and the specific circumstances of Global Company across the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. To analyze these transactions effectively, we will examine each year's differences—both permanent and temporary—determine their tax implications, and prepare the necessary journal entries to reflect the deferred tax assets and liabilities accurately.

Introduction

Deferred taxes are fundamental in accounting for timing differences between pre-tax financial income and taxable income. These differences are categorized as permanent, which do not reverse over time, or temporary, which will reverse in future periods, affecting deferred tax assets (DTA) or deferred tax liabilities (DTL). Recognizing and accurately measuring these differences ensures compliance with accounting standards such as ASC 740 (FASB Accounting Standards Codification, 2022). Global Company’s case provides an illustrative example of how temporary and permanent differences influence deferred tax balances and the corresponding accounting entries.

Analysis of 2017 Deferred Tax Effects

In 2017, the primary temporary difference stems from depreciation expenses. The straight-line depreciation for financial reporting is $25,000 annually, while tax depreciation varies—$30,000 in the first year, increasing to $35,000, then decreasing. The initial difference in depreciation creates a temporary divergence of $5,000 in year one (since $30,000 tax depreciation minus $25,000 book depreciation). This results in a deferred tax liability, as the higher tax depreciation in the first year reduces taxable income more than accounting income, leading to future taxable amounts (Hoggett & Pius, 2017).

Furthermore, the pre-paid rent of $30,000, paid in 2017 for three years, constitutes a prepaid expense. For tax purposes, this expense is fully deductible in 2017, but for accounting purposes, it should be amortized over three years which introduces another temporary difference—$10,000 per year. The current deduction accelerates expense recognition for tax, creating a deferred tax asset, since the tax benefit is realized sooner than financial reporting (Siegel & Shim, 2020).

2018 Deferred Tax Considerations

In 2018, the interest income from municipal bonds is a permanent difference, as it is tax-exempt but included in financial income. Since this difference does not reverse, it does not create a deferred tax asset or liability but directly affects taxable income, reducing taxes payable this year (Nissim & Penman, 2001). Additionally, the installment sales revenue of $50,000 recognized during 2018 will be taxable when received, introducing a temporary difference. The $50,000 installment will be received partly in 2019 ($30,000) and partly in 2020 ($20,000), creating a deferred tax asset since income recognition is deferred (Zeff et al., 2019). Prior to recognizing this, the company must evaluate the associated DTA arising from the temporary difference.

2019 Deferred Tax Impacts

In 2019, warranty expenses of $65,000 are included in pretax income but deductible upon payment in 2020, making this a temporary difference. This results in a deferred tax asset because the tax deduction is accelerated relative to the income statement recognition (Scholes et al., 2019). The existing deferred tax balances as given indicate that the overall DTA increased by $52,000, reflecting the impact of this and possibly other temporary differences. The DTL of $18,000 suggests prior temporary differences that reversed over time, with past periods’ depreciation differences or prepaid expenses playing roles.

Calculation and Classification of Deferred Taxes

The calculations of deferred taxes involve applying the enacted tax rate (40%) to the temporary differences. For instance, the initial depreciation difference of $5,000 results in a DTL of $2,000 ($5,000 40%). The prepaid rent amortization difference per year ($10,000) would generate a DTA of $4,000 ($10,000 40%) initially, gradually reversing as expenses are amortized. The installment receivable creates future taxable amounts, leading to DTA as well, which should be established based on the remaining receivable and applicable tax rate.

journal Entries for 2017–2019

The journal entries to record deferred tax assets and liabilities involve debiting or crediting the income tax expense account and recognizing the respective DTA or DTL accounts. For example, at the end of 2017, depreciation differences would result in a credit to DTL and a corresponding debit to income tax expense. Similarly, prepaid rent amortization would involve a debit to DTA and a credit to income tax expense (Baginski & Hassell, 2019). As these differences reverse in subsequent periods, entries should be adjusted accordingly.

Conclusion

Global Company's case exemplifies the intricacies of deferred tax accounting driven by temporary differences arising from depreciation, prepaid expenses, installment sales, and permanent differences such as municipal bond interest. Accurate measurement and reporting of deferred taxes are essential for reflecting the true financial position and performance, complying with accounting standards, and providing stakeholders with reliable information. The recognition of DTA and DTL requires careful analysis of temporary and permanent differences and their reversals over time, underscored by precise journal entries to reflect these changes in the financial statements.

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