In: Accounting
If a corporation’s tax return shows taxable income of $104,000 for Year 2 and a tax rate of 40%, how much will appear on the December 31, Year 2, balance sheet for “Income taxes payable” if the company has made estimated tax payments of $35,900 for Year 2?
| CALCULATION OF THE ESTIMATED TAX PAYABLE | ||||
| AT THE YEAR 2 AS ON DECEMBER 31 | ||||
| Taxable Income | $ 1,04,000 | |||
| Tax @ 40% = | $ 41,600 | |||
| So Tax Payable liability = | $ 41,600 | |||
| Less: Estimated Tax Payaments | $ 35,900 | |||
| Balance need to pay in next year | $ 5,700 | |||
| Answer = $ 5,700 will appear will appear on the December 31, Year 2, balance sheet for “Income taxes payable” | ||||