Rode Inc. incurred a net operating loss of \(500,000 in 2017. Combined income for 2015 and 2016 was \)350,000. The tax rate for all years is 40%. Rode elects the carryback option. Prepare the journal entries to record the benefits of the loss carryback and the loss carryforward.

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Meaning of Income-tax

Income tax is additional surcharge payable on the total income generated by the entity, to the taxing authority.

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Preparing journal entries

Deferredtaxasset=(OperatinglossCombinedincome)×Taxrate=($500,000$350,000)×40%=$150,000×40%=$60,000

Date

Particulars

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Income tax refund receivable

140,000

Benefits due to loss carry back

140,000

Deferred tax asset

60,000

Benefits due to loss carry forward

60,000

Working notes:

Calculation of income tax refund receivable

Incometaxrefundreceivable=Combinedincome×Taxrate=$350,000×40%=$140,000

Calculation of deferred tax asset

Deferredtaxasset=(OperatinglossCombinedincome)×Taxrate=($500,000$350,000)×40%=$150,000×40%=$60,000

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