Lafayette,Inc.completed its first year of operations with a pretax loss of $800,000.The tax return showed a net operating loss of $750,000,which the company will carryforward.The $50,000 book-tax difference results from a disallowed deduction for meals and entertainment.Management has determined that they should record a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset.Assuming a tax rate of 34%,prepare the journal entries to record the deferred tax provision and the valuation allowance.

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The Answer of Lafayette,Inc.completed its first year of operations with a pretax loss of $800,000.The tax return showed a net operating loss of $750,000,which the company will carryforward.The $50,000 book-tax difference results from a disallowed deduction for meals and entertainment.Management has determined that they should record a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset.Assuming a tax rate of 34%,prepare the journal entries to record the deferred tax provision and the valuation allowance.