During Year 4, Lamb Inc. suffered a tax loss of $(200,000). Lamb qualifies for a two-year loss carryback option for tax purposes, using the earliest year first and with no income restrictions. Taxable income for the last three years (listed in chronological order) follows: Year 1: $180,000; Year 2: $160,000; and Year 3: $60,000. The tax rate is 40% for Year 3 and Year 4, and 25% for Year 1 and Year 2. Prepare Lamb's entry for the loss carryback on December 31 of Year 4. Date Account Name Dec. 31, Year 4 Income Tax Refund Receivable Income Tax Expense To record net operating loss carryback # # Dr. 116,000 0 Cr. 0x 116,000 x

During Year 4, Lamb Inc. suffered a tax loss of $(200,000). Lamb qualifies for a two-year loss carryback option for tax purposes, using the earliest year first and with no income restrictions. Taxable income for the last three years (listed in chronological order) follows: Year 1: $180,000; Year 2: $160,000; and Year 3: $60,000. The tax rate is 40% for Year 3 and Year 4, and 25% for Year 1 and Year 2. Prepare Lamb's entry for the loss carryback on December 31 of Year 4. Date Account Name Dec. 31, Year 4 Income Tax Refund Receivable Income Tax Expense To record net operating loss carryback # # Dr. 116,000 0 Cr. 0x 116,000 x

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