Smith Company Reported Pretax Book Income of $400,000

question 83

Multiple Choice

Smith Company reported pretax book income of $400,000.Included in the computation were favorable temporary differences of $50,000,unfavorable temporary differences of $20,000,and favorable permanent differences of $40,000.Using a tax rate of 34%,Smith's deferred income tax expense or benefit would be:

• A) Net deferred tax expense of $10,200.
• B) Net deferred tax benefit of $10,200.
• C) Net deferred tax expense of $23,800.
• D) Net deferred tax benefit of $23,800.

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