Week 1 Individual Assignment: Deferred Taxes Due Monday

Week 1 Individual Assignment Deferred Taxes Due Mon Day 7all T

Calculate income tax expense, taxable payable, and deferred tax amounts for each year from 2013 to 2017 based on provided data. Prepare journal entries for 2013 and 2014, and complete the presentation of financial statements including income statements and balance sheet deferred tax amounts. Record the valuation allowance related to depreciation before closing the books for 2013, and reflect it in the financial statements accordingly.

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Introduction

Deferred taxes play a crucial role in aligning a company's financial statements with tax regulations, especially when temporary differences between financial accounting income and taxable income arise. The asset-liability method, mandated by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), requires companies to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for these temporary differences, which reflect future tax consequences of current events. This paper aims to analyze the comprehensive process of calculating income tax expense, taxable payable, and deferred taxes for Smith & Company over a five-year period (2013-2017) using the asset-liability method, considering specific temporary differences. Additionally, the paper discusses the presentation of these items in the financial statements and addresses the implications of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, exemplified by depreciation-related assets.

Understanding Temporary Differences and Deferred Taxes

Temporary differences occur when there are discrepancies between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in financial statements and their tax bases, leading to future taxable or deductible amounts when these differences reverse. Smith & Company's example involves depreciation differences, municipal bond interest revenue, and royalty revenue, all of which impact the company's deferred tax positions.

Analysis of Data and Calculation of Deferred Taxes

According to the provided data, Smith & Company reports income before tax of $720,000 annually. The temporary differences include depreciation, municipal bond interest, and royalty revenue, with specific amounts outlined. The depreciation difference is particularly significant, with a tax book value of $50,000 and a financial statement book value of $10,000, resulting in a temporary difference of $40,000 annually. The municipal bond interest revenue creates a permanent difference of $10,000, which does not impact deferred taxes. The royalty revenue presents a temporary difference of $75,000, with higher taxable income than financial income, creating a deferred tax liability.

Calculations for Income Tax Expense and Taxable Payable (2013-2017)

The tax rate applied consistently across years is 40%. For each year, the income tax expense incorporates the current tax payable plus changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities, adjusted for valuation allowances when applicable.

For example, in 2013, the taxable income is computed by adjusting pre-tax income for temporary differences, resulting in a taxable income of $670,000. The current tax payable is then calculated at 40%, amounting to $268,000. The deferred tax liability from depreciation is $16,000 (40% of $40,000), and from royalty revenue is $30,000 (40% of $75,000). The net deferred tax liability is therefore $14,000, representing the temporary differences' effect on future taxes.

Similar calculations across the years consider the changes in temporary differences, leading to the computation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities and the total income tax expense for each year.

Accounting Entries for 2013 and 2014

In 2013, the journal entry to record income tax expense involves debiting income tax expense and crediting income tax payable and deferred tax liabilities/assets. The valuation allowance of $2,000 on the deferred tax asset related to depreciation is also recorded prior to closing the books. In 2014, similar entries are made adjusting for changes in deferred taxes and valuation allowances as necessary, ensuring the financial statements accurately reflect the company's tax positions.

Presentation in Financial Statements

Smith & Company's income statements for each year show the total income tax expense, which is separated into current and deferred tax components, following GAAP requirements. The balance sheet presentation includes deferred tax assets, liabilities, and valuation allowances, with clear differentiation between current and non-current deferred taxes, reflecting the company's future tax obligations and recoverable amounts.

Valuation Allowance Impact

Before closing books for 2013, the company determines that $2,000 of the deferred tax asset related to depreciation will not be realized, necessitating the recognition of a valuation allowance. The journal entry involves debiting a valuation allowance account and crediting the deferred tax asset account. This adjustment decreases the deferred tax asset's net carrying amount, aligning it with realizable amounts and complying with accounting standards to prevent overstatement of assets.

In the balance sheet, the deferred tax asset is reported net of the valuation allowance, providing a true reflection of the company’s recoverable benefits from future tax deductions. The valuation allowance thus serves as a conservative estimate, ensuring the financial statements do not overstate assets.

Conclusion

Accurately accounting for deferred taxes requires meticulous calculation of temporary differences, application of the appropriate tax rates, and thoughtful presentation in the financial statements. Smith & Company's use of the asset-liability approach, along with allowances for unrecognized deferred tax assets, exemplifies standard practices in financial reporting. Proper recognition and presentation of these taxes provide stakeholders with a clearer understanding of future tax obligations and the company's financial health.

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