The Deferred Income Tax Liability

question 64

Multiple Choice

The deferred income tax liability:

• A)Results from the income tax expense reported on the income statement differing from the amount of income taxes payable to the government.
• B)Is a contingent liability.
• C)Can result in a deferred income tax asset.
• D)Is never recorded.
• E)Is recorded whether or not the difference between taxable income and financial accounting income is permanent or temporary.

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