Chelsea Inc. reports tax revenues (income) using the installmentmethod (cash basis), but reports book revenues on an accrual basis.As a result, it has a book-tax difference in that it is recordingbook revenues prior to recording tax revenues (income). Assume thetax rate is 40%
Chelsea INC. GAAP Reporting
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Total |
Revenues | 130000 | 130000 | 130000 | |
Expenses | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | |
Pretax Financial Income | 70000 | 70000 | 70000 | 210000 |
Income Tax Expense (40%) | 28000 | 28000 | 28000 | 84000 |
Chelsea INC. Tax Reporting
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Total |
Revenues | 100000 | 150000 | 140000 | |
Expenses | 60000 | 60000 | 60000 | |
Taxable Income | 40000 | 90000 | 80000 | 210000 |
Income Taxes Payable (40%) | 16000 | 36000 | 32000 | 84000 |
Based on the information provided, complete the following chartsand answer the related questions:
GAAP versus Tax Reporting
| | GAAP Versus Tax Reporting | | |
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Total |
GAAP Revenues | | | | |
Tax Revenues | | | | |
Book-Tax Difference | | | | |
| Income | Expense and | Income Tax | Payable Reporting |
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | Total |
Income Tax Expense | | | | |
Income Tax Payable | | | | |
Book-Tax Difference | | | | |
A) In this situation, do GAAP Revenues and Tax Revenues in 2014reverse out in future years? YES / NO
B) In this situation, the differences result in a deferred taxliability. Which of the following statements below best describeswhy?
a. The difference is temporary and results in a future taxobligation
b. The difference is temporary and results in a future taxbenefit
c. The difference is permanent and results in a future taxobligation
d. The difference is permanent and results in a future taxbenefit
C) How much will be reported for the deferred tax liability atthe end of each of the following three years:
2014: ___________________
2015: ___________________
2016: ___________________