Life Cycle of a Temporary Difference

A. J. Johnson & Co. recorded certain revenues on its books in 2008 and 2009 of $15,400 and $16,600, respectively. However, such revenues were not subject to income taxation until 2010. The company records reveal pretax financial income and taxable income for the 3 year period as follows:

 

Financial Income

Taxable Income

2008

$44,200

$28,800

2009

38,200

21,600

2010

21,100

53,100

Assume that Johnson’s tax rate is 40% for all periods.

Instructions: Prepare the journal entries necessary at the end of each year to record income taxes.