alleryStart learning →Income spread over several years in the accounts but fully taxed on receipt creates a:
ADeferred tax liability
BDeferred tax asset
CPermanent difference
DContingent gain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Deferred tax asset
Tax is paid up front on the whole income while the book income is spread, so a deferred tax asset arises.
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