Computation of taxable income.

Problem 1
Computation of taxable income.
The records for Orkin Co. show this data for 2008:
• Gross profit on installment sales recorded on the books was $360,000. Gross profit from collections of installment receivables was $270,000.
• Life insurance on officers was $3,800.
• Machinery was acquired in January for $300,000. Straight-line depreciation over a ten-year life (no salvage value) is used. For tax purposes, MACRS depreciation is used and Orkin may deduct 14% for 2008.
• Interest received on tax exempt Iowa State bonds was $9,000.
• The estimated warranty liability related to 2008 sales was $19,600. Repair costs under warranties during 2008 were $13,600. The remainder will be incurred in 2009.
• Pretax financial income is $600,000. The tax rate is 30%.

Instructions
(a) Prepare a schedule starting with pretax financial income and compute taxable income.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record income taxes for 2008.

Problem 2
ABC Corporation began operation in 2007 and reported pretax financial income of $225,000 for the year.  ABC's tax depreciation exceeded its book depreciation by $30,000.  ABC's tax rate for 2007 and year thereafter is 30%.  
a) In its December 31, 2007 balance sheet, what amount of deferred tax liability should be reported?
b) Prepare a schedule in good form illustrating your answer.
c) Prepare the journal entry for the expense.

Problem 3
At December 31, 2006, ABC Corporation had a deferred tax liability of $25,000.  At December 31, 2007, the deferred tax liability is $42,000.  The corporation's 2007 current tax expense is $43,000.
a) What amount should ABC Corporation report as total tax expense?
b) Prepare the December 31, 2007 journal entry to record income tax expense.