Answer:
Debit: Income tax refund receivable with $3,600,000
Credit: Income tax benefit of operating loss with $3,600,000
Explanation:
Step 1: Calculation of income tax benefit o f the net operating loss
Income tax benefit = Net operating loss × Tax rate
= $12,000,000 × 30%
Income tax benefit = $3,600,000
Step 2: Journal entry to recognize the income tax benefit of the net operating loss
Since the taxable income last of $12 million will also produce tax payable of $3,600,000 at 30% tax rate, AirParts Corporation and irParts elects the carryback option, the journal entry will be as follows:
DR ($) CR ($)
Income tax refund receivable 3,600,000
Income tax benefit of operating loss 3,600,000
Being the income tax benefit of the net operating loss