In: Accounting
North Dakota Corporation began operations in January 2017 and
purchased a machine for $21,000. North Dakota uses straight-line
depreciation over a four-year period for financial reporting
purposes. For tax purposes, the deduction is 50% of cost in 2017,
20% in 2018, and 30% in 2019. Pretax accounting income for 2017 was
$151,000, which includes interest revenue of $20,500 from municipal
bonds. The enacted tax rate is 30% for all years. There are no
other differences between accounting and taxable income.
Required:
Prepare a journal entry to record income taxes for the year 2017.
(If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select
"No journal entry required" in the first account
field.)