In 2021, Ryan Management collected rent revenue for 2022 tenant occupancy. For financial reporting, the rent is recorded as deferred revenue and then recognized as revenue in the period tenants occupy rental property. For tax reporting, the rent is taxed when collected in 2021. The deferred portion of the rent collected in 2021 was $50 million. No temporary differences existed at the beginning of the year, and the tax rate is 25%. Suppose the deferred portion of the rent collected was $40 million at the end of 2022. Taxable income is $200 million.


Required:

Prepare the appropriate journal entry to record income taxes Iin 2022


Answer :

Answer:

Dr Income tax expense $52.50

Cr To Income taxes payable $50.00

Cr To Deferred tax assets $2.50

Explanation:

Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record income taxes Iin 2022

Based on the information given the appropriate journal entry to record income taxes Iin 2022

31-Dec-22 (in millions)

Dr Income tax expense $52.50

Cr To Income taxes payable $50.00

Cr To Deferred tax assets $2.50

($50-$10*25%)

(Being To record income tax expense)