Question 1

Marlin Corporation reported pretax book income of $1,007,000. During the current year, the net reserve for warranties increased by $26,400. In addition, book depreciation exceeded tax depreciation by $100,700. Finally, Marlin subtracted a dividends received deduction of $15,700 in computing its current-year taxable income. Marlin's current income tax expense or benefit would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  $238,161 tax expense.
B)  $234,864 tax expense.
C)  $211,470 tax expense.
D)  $207,050 tax expense.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Lafayette, Incorporated, completed its first year of operations with a pretax loss of $800,000. The tax return showed a net operating loss of $750,000. The $50,000 book-tax difference results from a disallowed deduction forbusiness-related meals. Management has determined that they should record a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset. Prepare the journal entries to record the deferred tax provision and the valuation allowance.

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Question 3

Robinson Company had a net deferred tax liability of $34,000 at the beginning of the year, representing a net taxable temporary difference of $100,000 (taxed at 34 percent) . During the year, Robinson reported pretax book income of $400,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $50,000 and unfavorable temporary differences of $20,000. During the year, Congress reduced the corporate tax rate to 21 percent. Robinson's deferred income tax expense or benefit for the current year would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Net deferred tax benefit of $6,300.
B)  Net deferred tax expense of $6,300.
C)  Net deferred tax benefit of $6,700.
D)  Net deferred tax expense of $6,700.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Lafayette, Incorporated, completed its first year of operations with a pretax loss of $807,600. The tax return showed a net operating loss of $765,200. The $42,400 book-tax difference results from a disallowed deduction for business-related meals. Management has determined that they should record a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset. Prepare the journal entries to record the deferred tax provision and the valuation allowance.

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The disallowed business-relate...

Question 5

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