Inferring U.S. Tax Liability from Financial Statement Information

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petro Lisowsky
Keyword(s):  
Stock Options ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Corporate Tax ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes ◽  
Tax Expense

Abstract: Using a multi-year matched tax return-financial statement data set, this study builds empirical models that infer U.S. tax liability on the corporate tax return from publicly available financial statement disclosures, including those of Statement on Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Results show that current U.S. tax expense, the tax benefit from stock options, current-year tax cushion accrual, consolidation book-tax differences, and R&D are informative in inferring actual tax, while intraperiod tax allocation is not. Additionally, the sign of pretax book income and the existence of net operating loss carryforwards are useful partitioning variables in estimating actual tax. In general, for every dollar of current U.S. tax expense reported on the financial statements, approximately $0.70 is reported in U.S. tax liability on the tax return. The models are validated using a holdout sample, providing support for the notion that public parties can reliably use these results to estimate a firm's tax position. Additional tests reveal a hierarchy of subsamples that researchers may employ when maximizing the usefulness of tax-related disclosures in inferring U.S. tax liability.

Integrating AIS and Accounting for Income Taxes: From Calculation to Disclosure

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina M. Loraas ◽  
Kimberly Galligan Key
Keyword(s):  
Control Problem ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Online Retailer ◽  
Organic Foods ◽  
And Control ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes

ABSTRACT: TK Foods, Inc. is a leading online retailer of whole and organic foods, and while this company is doing well, management is struggling with accounting for income taxes. The case requires you to take the role of a consultant who has been hired to calculate the provision of income taxes and to create a template for the footnote disclosure using spreadsheet and word processing tools. Further, TK requires documentation regarding both the process and internal controls surrounding this calculation. This case will further your understanding of accounting for income taxes, expose you to a significant internal control problem faced by many corporations, and develop your spreadsheet skills from both computational and control standpoints.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PERYATAAN STANDAR AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN NOMOR 46 TENTANG AKUNTANSI PAJAK PENGHASILAN DAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 36 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG PAJAK PENGHASILAN ATAS PAJAK PENGHASILAN BADAN PADA PT.MEGA JASAKELOLA

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray Marcel Letlora ◽  
Jantje J. Tinangon ◽  
Lintje Kalangi
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Corporate Income Tax ◽  
Business Services ◽  
Taxable Income ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Deferred Tax ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes

The application of PSAK No. 46, Accounting for Income Taxes expected to bridge between accounting and tax laws with provisions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of PSAK No. 46 and Act No. 36 of 2008 on corporate income tax on PT.mega Jasakelola. The analytical method used is descriptive analysis. The application of PSAK No.46 of research results 46 top corporate income tax has been applied on PT.Mega Jasakelola especially regarding deferred tax, taxable income and tax payable now. Implementation of Act No. 36 of 2008 on income tax on business services is appropriate PT Mega Jasakelola Taxation existing regulations. PT.Mega Jasakelola has implemented reporting income tax on their annual tax return, in accordance with the provisions of this is evidenced by the positive correction done at the expense of the non- taxable.

scholarly journals Deferred tax and earnings management under MASB 25

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Noor Hasimah M. Yacob ◽  
Nor'azam Mastuki ◽  
Rohaya Md Noor
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Accounting Standard ◽  
Deferred Tax ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes

This paper investigates whether Malaysian publicly listed companies in 10 sectors use deferred tax and discretionary accruals as tools to manage earnings in order to meet earning targets: 1) to avoid an earning decline and 2) to avoid a loss. This research examines financial statements prepared during the period 2003 to 2005 when the Malaysian Accounting Standard Board (MASB) 25 Accounting for Income Taxes was in place. This study uses Burgstahler and Dichev's approach to identify earnings management firms. Healy's model and a modified Jones model are also employed to identify and separate accruals. The results show no evidence that deferred tax has been used by firms as a tool to manage earnings during the period of study. The finding suggests that the implementation of the MASB 25 (now known as Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 112), which is more comprehensive and specific than lAS 12, has reduced the use of deferred tax by firms in managing their earnings. In contrast, the findings of this study provide evidence that firms use discretionary accruals to avoid reporting losses. The results ofthis study may be of use to researchers studying earnings management behavior and for standard setters with regard to establishing and monitoring standards.

scholarly journals Research in Accounting for Income Taxes

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Graham ◽  
Jana Raedy ◽  
Douglas Shackelford
Keyword(s):  
Income Taxes ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes

scholarly journals Analysts Forecast Accuracy And The Presentation Of A Mandated Accounting Change

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Patrick Fort
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Financial Analysts ◽  
Forecast Accuracy ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Forecast Horizon ◽  
Presentation Method ◽  
Presentation Methods ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes

<span>This paper examines whether the presentation method of a mandated accounting change affects financial analysts forecasts. SFAS 96, Accounting for Income Taxes (FASB, 1987), allowed companies to use either the cumulative effect or the retroactive restatement method to account for the adoption of the change. In addition to the comparison of the two presentation methods, a regression model was developed to include the number of analysts making forecasts, the dispersion of their man forecast, prior disclosure of the accounting change, and the relative year of adoption. Analysts forecasts for companies using the two different methods were compared over several periods to determine if the alternative presentations enhanced forecast accuracy and if that was dependent on the forecast horizon. While some of the covariates were significantly correlated, the results indicate that analysis gained no forecast accuracy advantage from having the increased disclosure.</span>

A Case Integrating Financial and Tax Accounting Using the Balance Sheet Approach to Account for Income Taxes

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa P. Larson ◽  
Troy K. Lewis ◽  
Brian C. Spilker
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Taxable Income ◽  
Accounting For Income Taxes ◽  
Advanced Version

ABSTRACT This case guides students through the process of reconciling financial (book) income to its taxable income, calculating the tax provision, preparing the income tax footnote disclosure, and completing Form 1120, Schedule M-1 for a fictitious publicly traded client. In the case, students are presented with the company's financial statements, including supporting schedules, and a tax basis balance sheet. Students are asked to calculate the tax provision and construct the income tax footnote as a pre-class assignment. In class, students debrief the tax provision calculation and income tax footnote and use information contained in the income tax footnote to reconcile the company's book to taxable income. Students completing this case should be able to (1) interpret the differences between a book basis balance sheet and a tax basis balance sheet, (2) create the income tax footnote disclosure using the ASC 740 balance sheet approach to accounting for income taxes, and (3) use information in the financial statement footnote and related disclosures to determine a company's book-tax differences and reconcile its book to taxable income. This case is designed for an intermediate financial accounting or tax course but an advanced version of the case could be used in a graduate financial accounting or graduate tax course.

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