Dotes, Inc

question 80

Essay

Dotes, Inc. owns 40% of Abner Co. Dotes accounts for its investment using the equity method. Abner follows a policy of paying dividends equal to 30% of its income each year. During the current year, Abner reported net income of $216,000. Dotes has an effective income tax rate of 32%.
Required:
What journal entry would Dotes record at the end of the current year for income taxes relating to the investment in Abner? Assume the investment is to be held for an indefinite time and that all amounts are to be rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Definitions:

Expected Price Level

The anticipated average level of prices in the economy for goods and services, as predicted by consumers and businesses.

Actual Price Level

The current market price of goods and services, reflecting the buying power of money at a given time.

Nominal Wage

The amount of money paid to an employee before any deductions and adjustments for inflation.

Compensation

Total of all payments and benefits, including salary and bonuses, given to an employee for their services.