Chapter 16, Problem 16.20E

1.

To determine

Net Operating Loss Carryforward

The net operating loss is considered as negative taxable income. When the tax-deductible expenses exceed the taxable revenues, the net operating loss is carry forwarded as it helps in getting deductions in future taxable amount.

Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is an amount i.e. computed on the basis of tax liability on the income as per income statement and the income as per tax return, that difference is known as deferred tax. Deferred tax amount is deferred to the next financial year.

Deferred tax asset

When the Income Tax Expense account is more than the Income Tax Payable account, this difference is known as Deferred Tax Asset.

Deferred tax liability

When the Income Tax Expense account is less than the Income Tax Payable account, this difference is known as Deferred Tax Liability.

To prepare: The journal entry to recognize the income tax benefit of the net operating loss.

2.

To determine

To show: The lower portion of 2016’s income statement that reports the income tax benefit of the net operating loss.