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In 2020, HD had reported a deferred tax asset of $130 million with no valuation allowance. At December 31, 2021, the account balances of HD Services showed a deferred tax asset of $170 million before assessing the need for a valuation allowance and income taxes payable of $90 million. HD determined that it was more likely than not that 30% of the deferred tax asset ultimately would not be realized. HD made no estimated tax payments during 2021. What amount should HD report as income tax expense in its 2021 income statement

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Answer:

The income tax expense for 2021 income statement is $101 million as computed in the explanation section below.

Explanation:

The income tax expense in the year 2021 is the income taxes payable while adding the reduction in deferred tax asset or deducting the increase in deferred tax asset plus the portion of the current deferred tax asset not realizable using the applicable tax rate as found below:

Income tax payable                                                          $90 million

deduct;increase in deferred tax asset($170-$130)         ($40 million)

Add;unrealized deferred tax asset($170*30%)                $51 million

Income tax expense for 2021 income statement            $101 million

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