Due to differences between depreciation reported in the income statement and depreciation deducted for tax purposes, Lucas Corp. has $2 million in emporary differences that will increase taxable income next year. Assuming that Lucas has no other temporary differences, deferred income taxes should be reported in this year's ending balance sheet as a: Multiple Choice Current deferred asset. Noncurrent deferred tax asset.
Due to differences between depreciation reported in the income statement and depreciation deducted for tax purposes, Lucas Corp. has $2 million in emporary differences that will increase taxable income next year. Assuming that Lucas has no other temporary differences, deferred income taxes should be reported in this year's ending balance sheet as a: Multiple Choice Current deferred asset. Noncurrent deferred tax asset.
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription: Educational Content on Deferred Income Taxes**
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**Scenario:**
Due to differences between depreciation reported in the income statement and depreciation deducted for tax purposes, Lucas Corp. has $2 million in temporary differences that will increase taxable income next year. Assuming that Lucas has no other temporary differences, deferred income taxes should be reported in this year's ending balance sheet as a:
**Multiple Choice:**
- ☐ Current deferred asset.
- ☐ Noncurrent deferred tax asset.
- ☐ Current deferred tax liability.
- ☐ Noncurrent deferred tax liability.
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**Explanation:**
This multiple-choice question examines the concepts of deferred tax assets and liabilities that arise due to temporary differences in financial and tax reporting. Understanding whether such items are current or noncurrent depends on when the differences are expected to reverse and affect future taxable income. The classification also affects how it is reported on the balance sheet.
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