A permanent difference results when the tax laws cause an item reported on the income statement to be different from that same item reported on the balance sheet.

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A permanent difference results when there's a discrepancy that causes an item to be treated differently for accounting purposes than for tax purposes, and this difference does not reverse over time. It does not specifically relate to differences between the income statement and balance sheet.

A Permanent Difference Results When the Tax Laws Cause an Item