Which of the following will result in a deferred tax asset?

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Reporting an expected loss on a lawsuit in the income statement, which cannot be reported on the tax return until it is actually incurred, will result in a deferred tax asset because the company will eventually be able to deduct the loss on their tax return, creating a tax benefit in the future. Options A, B, and C do not create temporary differences between financial reporting and tax reporting, and therefore would not result in a deferred tax asset.

Which of the Following Will Result in a Deferred Tax