At the end of the year, a deductible temporary difference of $40 million has been recognised due to the difference between the carrying amount of a liability account for estimated expenses and its tax base. Taxable income is $50 million. No temporary differences existed at the beginning of the year, and the tax rate is 35%.  Required: a. Prepare the journal entry(s) to record income taxes during the period.  b.How much will income tax expense be shown in the income statement?

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At the end of the year, a deductible temporary difference of $40 million has been recognised due to the difference between the carrying amount of a liability account for estimated expenses and its tax base. Taxable income is $50 million. No temporary differences existed at the beginning of the year, and the tax rate is 35%.

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a. Prepare the journal entry(s) to record income taxes during the period. 

b.How much will income tax expense be shown in the income statement?

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