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At year end, Jackson, Inc. reported the carrying value of its equipment at $2 million. The tax base of the equipment was $1.2 million. Assuming a tax rate of 40%, Jackson should report a deferred tax liability of:
Group of answer choices
A) $800,000.
B) $320,000.
C) $480,000.
Actual tax =carrying value of equipment*tax rate=2,000,000*40%=800,000
Tax paid as per the income tax=1,200,000*40%=480,000
The deferred tax liability=800,000-480,000=320,000
Option B is correct