Price Corporation reported pretax book income of $600,000 in 2016. Tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $100,000. In addition, the reserve for warranties increased by $40,000. Price had a net deferred tax liability of $34,000 at the beginning of the year, representing a net taxable temporary difference of $100,000. During the year, the company's tax rate decreased from 34% to 30%. Compute the Company's current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for 2016.

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The Answer of Price Corporation reported pretax book income of $600,000 in 2016. Tax depreciation exceeded book depreciation by $100,000. In addition, the reserve for warranties increased by $40,000. Price had a net deferred tax liability of $34,000 at the beginning of the year, representing a net taxable temporary difference of $100,000. During the year, the company's tax rate decreased from 34% to 30%. Compute the Company's current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for 2016.

Price Corporation Reported Pretax Book Income of $600,000 in 2016