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Book-Tax Differences

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Why does faster tax depreciation usually create a deferred tax liability?

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Tax deductions come before book expense, so future tax is deferred.

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Why do bad debts and warranty accruals usually create deferred tax assets?

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Book expense is recognized before the tax deduction.

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Why are tax-exempt interest and DRD subtracted on Schedule M-1?

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They reduce taxable income but are not in book income the same way.

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Why is federal income tax expense added back on Schedule M-1?

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It is included in book income but not deductible for tax.

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