Answer:
Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
a) Deferred tax asset A/c Dr  $259,000      ($740,000 × 35%)
     To benefit due to loss carry forward $259,000   Â
(Being recording of the carry forward amount is done)
Benefit due to loss carry forward A/c  Dr $259,000   Â
    To allowance to reduce deferred tax to expected realizable value $259,000   Â
(Being allowance amount is recorded)
b) Income tax expense A/c Dr.  $101,500    ($290000 × 35%)
    To Deferred Tax Asset A/c $101,500 Â
(Being recording of current tax and deferred tax is done)
Allowance to reduce deferred tax to expected realizable value Dr $101,500 Â
      To benefit due to loss carry forward $101,500
(Being allowance eliminated and carry forward loss is recorded)