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Roberts Corp. reports pretax accounting income of $208,000, but due to a single temporary difference, taxable income is only $154,000. At the beginning of the year, no temporary differences existed. Roberts is subject to a tax rate of 25%. Required: Prepare the compound journal entry to record Roberts Corp.'s income taxes. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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Explanation:

Temporary Difference $208,000-$154,000=$54,000

Taxable Temporary Difference=$54,000*25%=$13,500

Current Tax Expense =154,000*25%=$38,500

Please note that taxable temporary difference result in deferred tax expense and corresponding effect in deferred tax liability.

Deferred Tax Expense   Dr.$13,500

Current Tax Expense      Dr.$38,500

Deferred Tax liability       Cr.$13,500

Current Tax Liability         Cr.$38,500

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