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What is the tax base in accounting?
What is the purpose of deferred tax income?
When can deferred tax assets and liabilities be offset according to PAS 12?
What does current tax asset represent in accounting?
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What is the actual amount payable to the tax office known as?
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Study Notes
Taxation in Accounting
- The tax base in accounting refers to the amount of taxable income or profits that are subject to taxation.
Deferred Tax
- Deferred tax income is a liability that represents the amount of tax payable in the future, arising from temporary differences between the accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.
- The purpose of deferred tax income is to match the tax expense with the accounting period in which the related transaction is recognized.
Offset of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
- According to PAS 12, deferred tax assets and liabilities can be offset when they relate to the same taxing authority and are expected to be realized or settled simultaneously.
Current Tax Asset
- A current tax asset represents the amount of taxes already paid or payable to the tax authorities, and is expected to be recovered from the tax authorities in the same accounting period.
Actual Amount Payable to the Tax Office
- The actual amount payable to the tax office is known as the tax payable or tax liability.
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This quiz provides an overview of the conceptual framework and accounting standards, including the Philippine Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards. It covers topics essential for understanding accounting principles and practices.