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Understanding & Identifying Temporary Differences in Accounting: A Key Concept for Tax Accounting
Which of the following would NOT lead to a temporary difference? A. Interest revenue with a carrying amount of 210 was received in advance. The related interest revenue will be taxed on a cash basis. B. Interest expense was accrued as a liability in the amount of 75. The related interest expense will be deducted for tax purposes when it is paid in cash. C. A loan payable has a carrying amount of 550. The repayment of the loan will have no tax consequences. D. Expenses of 300 have been accrued as a liability. 150 of the related expenses have already been deducted for tax purposes and 150 will be deductible for tax purposes when paid.

A temporary difference exists when the carrying amount of an item in the financial statements differs from its tax base, which impacts the taxable amount in the future.

A. In this case, the interest revenue of 210 has already been recognized in the financial statements, but will be taxed when received in cash, creating a difference in timing.

B. This situation also represents a temporary difference, as the interest expense of 75 has been accrued but will be tax-deductible only when paid in cash, indicating a difference in timing.

C. In this example, there is no difference between the carrying amount of the loan payable (550) and its tax base, as neither will impact taxable income.

D. Here, there is a difference in the amount of the expense that has been recognized versus the amount that has been deducted for tax purposes, resulting in a temporary difference.

Therefore, the option that would NOT lead to a temporary difference is C. A loan payable has a carrying amount of 550. The repayment of the loan will have no tax consequences.. This is not a temporary difference because there is no difference between the carrying amount and the tax base, and there is no difference in timing of recognition for financial reporting and tax purposes.