Sherman Company Uses an Accelerated Depreciation Method for Income Tax

Multiple Choice

Sherman Company uses an accelerated depreciation method for income tax purposes and the straight-line depreciation method for financial reporting purposes.As of December 31, 2010, Sherman has a deferred tax liability balance related to depreciation temporary differences of $80, 000.In 2011, depreciation for income tax purposes was $260, 000, while depreciation for financial reporting purposes was $200, 000.If the income tax rate is 30%, no other temporary or permanent differences exist, and taxable income is $300, 000, the entry to record income tax expense on December 31, 2011, would include a

A) debit to Income Tax Expense for $108, 000
B) credit to Income Taxes Payable for $108, 000
C) debit to Deferred Tax Asset for $24, 000
D) credit to Deferred Tax Liability for $24, 000