In: Accounting
Year |
Taxable Income |
Tax Rate |
Taxes Paid |
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2015 |
$303,000 |
36% |
$109,080 |
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2016 |
322,000 |
31% |
99,820 |
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2017 |
395,000 |
31% |
122,450 |
In 2018, Marin suffered a net operating loss of $812,000, which it
elected to carry back. The 2018 enacted tax rate is 32% (and this
rate is expected to be in use for the foreseeable future).
Prepare Marin’s entry to record the effect of the loss carryback
(and carryforward).
Preparation of entry for loss carryback | ||
Account Titles and Explanation | Debit (In $) | Credit (in $) |
Income Tax Refund Receivable | $251,720 | |
Benefit Due to Loss Carryback | $251,720 | |
(To record the effect of the loss carryback) | ||
Workings: Loss Carryback for 2017 = $395,000 Loss Carryback for 2016 = ($812,000 (-) $395,000) = $417,000 Benefit Due to Loss Carryback = ($395,000 + $417,000) x Tax rate in 2017 (i.e) 31% = $251,720 |