At December 31, 2017, Hillyard Corporation has a deferred tax asset of \(200,000. After a careful review of all available evidence, it is determined that it is probable that \)60,000 of this deferred tax asset will not be realized. Prepare the necessary journal entry.

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Income tax expense will be debited and deferred tax asset will be credited by $60,000, respectively.

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Meaning of Income-tax

Income tax expense refers to the amount computed on total income, and payable to taxing authority.

02

Preparing journal entries.

Date

Particulars

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Income tax expense

60,000

Deferred tax asset

60,000

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