Question 1

Identify the following items as creating a temporary difference, permanent difference, or no difference.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

TarHeel Corporation reported pretax book income of $1,000,000. During the current year, the net reserve for warranties increased by $100,000. In addition, tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $200,000. Finally, TarHeel subtracted a dividends received deduction of $50,000 in computing its current year taxable income. TarHeel's accounting effective tax rate is:

Accepted Answer

A)  21%. 
B)  19.95%. 
C)  18.9%. 
D)  17.85%. 
A)  21%. 
B)  19.95%. 
C)  18.9%. 
D)  17.85%.

Question 3

Milton Corporation reported pretax book income of $2,500,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $400,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $150,000, and favorable permanent differences of $100,000. Compute Milton's deferred income tax expense or benefit.

Accepted Answer

$52,500 deferred income tax ex

Question 4

Abbot Corporation reported pretax book income of $500,000. During the current year, the reserve for bad debts increased by $5,000. In addition, tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $40,000. Finally, Abbot received $3,000 of tax-exempt life insurance proceeds from the death of one of its officers. Abbot's current income tax expense or benefit would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  $105,000. 
B)  $104,370. 
C)  $97,650. 
D)  $97,020. 
A)  $105,000. 
B)  $104,370. 
C)  $97,650. 
D)  $97,020.

Question 5

Weber Corporation reported pretax book income of $400,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $100,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $300,000, and unfavorable permanent differences of $200,000. Compute the Company's book equivalent of taxable income. Use this number to compute the Company's total income tax provision or benefit.

Accepted Answer

BETI of $600,000 and a total i

Question 6

ASC 740 deals with accounting for uncertain tax positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following groups does not issue rules that apply to accounting for income taxes?

Accepted Answer

A)  FASB. 
B)  SEC. 
C)  EITF. 
D)  IRS. 
A)  FASB. 
B)  SEC. 
C)  EITF. 
D)  IRS.

Question 8

A valuation allowance can reduce both a deferred tax asset and a deferred tax liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lynch Company had a net deferred tax asset of $68,000 at the beginning of the year, representing a net taxable temporary difference of $200,000 (taxed at 34%). During the year, Lynch reported pretax book income of $800,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $20,000 and unfavorable temporary differences of $50,000. At the beginning of the year, Congress reduced the corporate tax rate to 21%. Lynch'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 $32,300. 
D)  Net deferred tax expense of $32,300. 
A)  Net deferred tax benefit of $6,300. 
B)  Net deferred tax expense of $6,300. 
C)  Net deferred tax benefit of $32,300. 
D)  Net deferred tax expense of $32,300.

Question 10

A corporation evaluates the need for a valuation allowance by comparing both positive and negative evidence that the corporation will realize a deferred tax asset in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes a valuation allowance as it relates to accounting for income taxes?

Accepted Answer

A)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets only. 
B)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax liabilities only. 
C)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets and liabilities. 
D)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to noncurrent deferred tax assets only. 
A)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets only. 
B)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax liabilities only. 
C)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to deferred tax assets and liabilities. 
D)  A valuation allowance is a contra account to noncurrent deferred tax assets only.

Question 12

Tax-exempt interest from municipal bonds is an example of a permanent book to tax difference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Green Corporation reported pretax book income of $1,000,000. During the current year, the net reserve for warranties increased by $50,000. In addition, tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $100,000. Finally, Green subtracted a dividends received deduction of $25,000 in computing its current year taxable income. Green's cash tax rate is:

Accepted Answer

A)  21%. 
B)  20.475%. 
C)  19.95% 
D)  19.425%. 
A)  21%. 
B)  20.475%. 
C)  19.95% 
D)  19.425%.

Question 14

DeWitt Corporation reported pretax book income of $800,000. Tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $400,000. In addition, the company received $100,000 of tax-exempt municipal bond interest. DeWitt used a net operating loss carryover of $200,000 to offset taxable income in the current year. Compute DeWitt's book equivalent of taxable income. Use this number to compute DeWitt's total income tax provision or benefit for the current year.

Accepted Answer

BETI of $700,000 and a total i

Question 15

Heron Corporation reported pretax book income of $4,000,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $500,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $700,000, and unfavorable permanent differences of $200,000. Compute Heron's current income tax expense or benefit.

Accepted Answer

$924,000 c

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the objective(s) of ASC 740?

Accepted Answer

A)  To compute a corporation's current income tax liability or benefit. 
B)  To recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. 
C)  To report permanent differences in the balance sheet. 
D)  To both compute a corporation's current income tax liability or benefit and to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. 
A)  To compute a corporation's current income tax liability or benefit. 
B)  To recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. 
C)  To report permanent differences in the balance sheet. 
D)  To both compute a corporation's current income tax liability or benefit and to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets.

Question 17

Knollcrest Corporation has a cumulative book loss over the past 36 months. Which of the following statements best describes how this fact enters into the valuation allowance analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The book loss is considered sufficient negative evidence that a valuation must be recorded. 
B)  The book loss is considered negative evidence that must be evaluated along with other evidence as to whether a valuation allowance should be recorded. 
C)  The book loss is not considered negative evidence because it relates to book income and not taxable income. 
D)  A cumulative book loss is considered negative evidence only after a period of 60 months. 
A)  The book loss is considered sufficient negative evidence that a valuation must be recorded. 
B)  The book loss is considered negative evidence that must be evaluated along with other evidence as to whether a valuation allowance should be recorded. 
C)  The book loss is not considered negative evidence because it relates to book income and not taxable income. 
D)  A cumulative book loss is considered negative evidence only after a period of 60 months.

Question 18

Once determined, an unrecognized tax benefit under ASC 740 is not readjusted for subsequent events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bruin Company received a $100,000 insurance payment on the death of its company president. The company annually paid $1,000 of non-deductible insurance premiums on the policy. Bruin reported the insurance receipt as income and deducted the premium payments on its books. For ASC 740 purposes, the income and deduction are characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are taxable temporary differences. 
B)  Both are deductible temporary differences. 
C)  The insurance receipt is a favorable permanent difference and the premium payment is an unfavorable permanent difference. 
D)  The insurance receipt is a taxable temporary difference and the premium payment is an unfavorable permanent difference. 
A)  Both are taxable temporary differences. 
B)  Both are deductible temporary differences. 
C)  The insurance receipt is a favorable permanent difference and the premium payment is an unfavorable permanent difference. 
D)  The insurance receipt is a taxable temporary difference and the premium payment is an unfavorable permanent difference.

Question 20

ASC 740 is the sole source of rules related to accounting for income taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify the following items as creating a temporary difference, permanent difference, or no difference.

Milton Corporation reported pretax book income of $2,500,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $400,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $150,000, and favorable permanent differences of $100,000. Compute Milton's deferred income tax expense or benefit.

ASC 740 deals with accounting for uncertain tax positions.

Which of the following groups does not issue rules that apply to accounting for income taxes?

A valuation allowance can reduce both a deferred tax asset and a deferred tax liability.

A corporation evaluates the need for a valuation allowance by comparing both positive and negative evidence that the corporation will realize a deferred tax asset in the future.

Which of the following statements best describes a valuation allowance as it relates to accounting for income taxes?

Tax-exempt interest from municipal bonds is an example of a permanent book to tax difference.

Heron Corporation reported pretax book income of $4,000,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $500,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $700,000, and unfavorable permanent differences of $200,000. Compute Heron's current income tax expense or benefit.

Which of the following statements best describes the objective(s) of ASC 740?

Knollcrest Corporation has a cumulative book loss over the past 36 months. Which of the following statements best describes how this fact enters into the valuation allowance analysis?

Once determined, an unrecognized tax benefit under ASC 740 is not readjusted for subsequent events.

ASC 740 is the sole source of rules related to accounting for income taxes.

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Exam 17: Accounting for Income Taxes

Identify the following items as creating a temporary difference, permanent difference, or no difference.

Milton Corporation reported pretax book income of $2,500,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $400,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $150,000, and favorable permanent differences of $100,000. Compute Milton's deferred income tax expense or benefit.

ASC 740 deals with accounting for uncertain tax positions.

Which of the following groups does not issue rules that apply to accounting for income taxes?

A valuation allowance can reduce both a deferred tax asset and a deferred tax liability.

A corporation evaluates the need for a valuation allowance by comparing both positive and negative evidence that the corporation will realize a deferred tax asset in the future.

Which of the following statements best describes a valuation allowance as it relates to accounting for income taxes?

Tax-exempt interest from municipal bonds is an example of a permanent book to tax difference.

Heron Corporation reported pretax book income of $4,000,000. Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $500,000, unfavorable temporary differences of $700,000, and unfavorable permanent differences of $200,000. Compute Heron's current income tax expense or benefit.

Which of the following statements best describes the objective(s) of ASC 740?

Knollcrest Corporation has a cumulative book loss over the past 36 months. Which of the following statements best describes how this fact enters into the valuation allowance analysis?

Once determined, an unrecognized tax benefit under ASC 740 is not readjusted for subsequent events.

ASC 740 is the sole source of rules related to accounting for income taxes.

An Introduction to Tax

Tax Compliance, the IRS, and Tax Authorities

Tax Planning Strategies and Related Limitations

Individual Income Tax Overview, Dependents, and Filing Status

Gross Income and Exclusions

Individual Deductions

Investments

Individual Income Tax Computation and Tax Credits

Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods

Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery

Property Dispositions

Compensation

Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation

Tax Consequences of Home Ownership

Entities Overview

Corporate Operations

Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions

Corporate Formation, Reorganization, and Liquidation

Forming and Operating Partnerships

Dispositions of Partnership Interests and Partnership Distributions

S Corporations

State and Local Taxes

The Us Taxation of Multinational Transactions

Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

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