In 2021, its first year of operations, Kimble Corp. has a $900,000 net operating loss when the tax rate is 20%. In 2022, Kimble has $250,000 taxable income and the tax rate remains 20%. Assume the management of Kimble Corp. thinks that it is more likely than not that the loss carryforward will not be realized in the near future because it is a new company (this is before results of 2022 operations are known). (a) What are the entries in 2021 to record the tax effects of the loss carryforward

Answer and Explanation:

Kimble Corp entries in 2021 to record the tax effects of the loss carryforward

a) Dr Deferred Tax Asset ($900,000 * 20%) 180,000

Cr Benefit Due to Loss Carryforward $180,000

Dr Benefit Due to Loss Carryforward $180,000

Cr Allowance to Reduce Deferred Tax Asset to Expected Realizable Value $180,000

(b)

Dr Income Tax Expense ($250,000 * 20%) $50,000

Cr Deferred Tax Asset $50,000

Dr Allowance to Reduce Deferred Tax Asset to Expected Realizable value $50,000

Cr Benefit Due to Loss Carryforward $50,000