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 |
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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) | ||
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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 |