In its 1996 income statement, Coopers Co. reported income before income taxes of $300,000. Coopers estimated that, because of permanent differences, taxable income for 1996 would be $280,000. During 1996, Coopers made estimated tax payments of $50,000, which were charged to income tax expense. Coopers is subject to a 30% tax rate. What amount should Coopers report as income tax expense?
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A. B. C. D. E.Explanation
Income tax expense is the sum of current income tax and deferred tax expense. There is no timing difference in this case and, therefore, no deferred tax expense.
Thus, the income tax expense equals current income tax expense which is the amount of taxes payable and equal to $84,000 ($280,000 X 30%).