Pocus, Inc., reports warranty expense when related products are sold. For tax pu

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Pocus, Inc., reports warranty expense when related products are sold. For tax purposes, the warranty costs are deductible as incurred. At the end of the current year, Pocus has a warranty liability of $185,000 and taxable income of $17,000,000. At the end of the previous year, Pocus reported a deferred tax asset of $77,000 related to the difference in reporting warranty expense, its only temporary difference. The enacted tax rate is 30% each year. Required: Prepare the appropriate journal entry for Pocus to record the income tax provision for the current year. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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DR CR Income tax expense (to balance) 51021500 Deferred tax Asset (185000*30%)-77000 21500 Income Tax Payable (17,000,000*30%) 51000000

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