Income Tax Expenses
The expenses which are related to the taxable income of the individuals and business entities for an accounting period, and are recognized by them for the purpose of federal government and state government tax are called as income tax expenses.
To explain: The difference between income tax expenses and income tax obligation.

Answer to Problem 16.1Q
The income tax expenses contain both the current and
Explanation of Solution
Income tax expense combines both current and deferred tax.
Here, the company’s income statement reports income tax expense as $12.3 million and current year’s tax obligation as $7.9 million. So the difference amount of $4.4 million
Hence, the difference amount of $4.4 million
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