Stellar Corporation has a cumulative temporary difference related to depreciation of $542,000 at December 31, 2017. This difference will reverse as follows: 2018, $37,000; 2019, $225,000; and 2020, $280,000. Enacted tax rates are 35% for 2018 and 2019, and 40% for 2020. Compute the amount Stellar should report as a deferred tax liability at December 31, 2017. Deferred tax liability at December 31, 2017

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Answer:

$203,700

Explanation:

                                           2018          2019           2020

Temporary difference $37,000    $225,000    $280,000

Tax rate                               35%           35%             40%

Deferred tax liability $12,950        $78,750     $112,000

Deferred tax liability​ to be reported at December 31, 2017 = $12,950 + $78,750 + $112,000 = $203,700