Question

The Destin Company has one temporary difference of $160 caused by accelerated tax depreciation on 12/31/14. The difference will reverse evenly over the next four years. Tax Rates are 20% in 2014, 30% in 2015, and 40% in 2016 and beyond. Pretax book income in 2014 is $1,000. What is 2014 Income Tax Expense?

Answer 1

Answer: = $168

Step-by-step explanation:

Destin Company had a $1,000 income in 2014 but also a temporary difference of $160.

This means that they were taxed on the income less the temporary difference.

= 1,000 - 160

= $840

Tax Expense = 840 * 20%

= $168