Deferred tax Flashcards
1
Q
When does it arise
A
Temporary differences between carrying amount of an asset and the tax base amount.
Movement in in deferred tax position goes to P&L
2
Q
Tax base PPE Provisions SBP Intangibles
A
For things like PPE its cost less capital allowances.
Provisions (carrying value is always negative) = 0
SBP (use intrinsic value not carrying and is a negative) = 0
Intangibles = 0
Tax authorities dont like estimates and the above are all accrual basis and tax is normally more cash basis
3
Q
Tax rate
A
Use the rate at which the asset/liability will be settled at (providing the rules for the new % rate has been approved)
4
Q
Liability of asset
A
If carrying is greater than tax base = liability
If carrying value is less than tax base = asset