Net Operating Loss Carry forward

Refer to Practice 16–14. Assume that the net operating loss in 2008 was $100,000 instead of $50,000. Make the journal entry necessary to record (1) any net operating loss (NOL) carryback in 2008 and (2) any net operating loss (NOL) carry forward created in 2008. The enacted tax rate for future years is 40%. State any assumptions you must make.

Practice 16–14

Net Operating Loss Carryback

Taxable income and income tax rates for 2006–2008 for the company have been as follows:

 

Taxable

Income Tax

Total

Year

Income

Rate

Tax Paid

2006                                             

$ 40,000

30%

$12,000

2007                                             

30,000

35

10,500

2008                                             

(50,000)

40

0

Make the journal entry necessary to record any net operating loss (NOL) carryback in 2008.