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Listed below are 10 causes of temporary differences. For each temporary difference, indicate (by letter) whether it will create future deductible amounts (D) or future taxable amounts (T).
D | 1. | Accrual of loss contingency; tax-deductible when paid. |
D | 2. | Newspaper subscriptions: taxable when received; recognized for financial reporting when earned. |
T | 3. | Prepaid rent; tax-deductible when paid. |
D | 4. | Accrued bond interest expense; tax-deductible when paid. |
T | 5. | Prepaid insurance; tax-deductible when paid. |
D | 6. | Unrealized loss from recording investments available for sale at fair value (tax-deductible when investments are sold). |
D | 7. | Bad debt expense: allowance method for financial reporting; direct write-off for tax purposes. |
D | 8. | Advance rent receipts on an operating lease (as the lessor); taxable when received. |
T | 9. | Straight-line depreciation for financial reporting; accelerated depreciation for tax purposes. |
D | 10. | Accrued expense for employee postretirement benefits; tax-deductible when subsequent payments are made. |
D1. Accrual of loss contingency; tax-deductible when paid.