Baxter Ltd

question 15

Multiple Choice

Baxter Ltd. has made a total of $ 46,500 in instalments for corporate income tax for calendar 2020, all of which have been debited to Current Tax Expense. At year end, Dec 31, 2020, the accountant has calculated that the corporation's actual tax liability is only $ 43,000. What is the correct adjusting entry to reflect this fact?

• A) Dr. Current Tax Expense $ 3,500, Cr. Income Taxes Payable $ 3,500
• B) Dr. Income Taxes Payable, $ 3,500, Cr. Current Tax Expense $ 3,500
• C) Dr. Income Taxes Receivable $ 3,500, Cr. Current Tax Expense $ 3,500
• D) Dr. Current Tax Expense $ 43,000, Cr. Income Taxes Payable $ 43,000

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