AN entity acquired plant and equipment for $1 million on 1st January 20X9. The asset is depreciated at 25% a year on straight-line method and tax legislation permits to depreciate the assets at 30% a year for tax purpose. Tax rate is 30%. Calculate any DTL that might arise on the plant and equipment at 31/12/X9. a. $90 000 b. $15 000 c. $75 000 d. $300 000

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AN entity acquired plant and equipment for $1 million on 1st January 20X9. The asset is depreciated at 25% a year on straight-line method and tax legislation permits to depreciate the assets at 30% a year for tax purpose. Tax rate is 30%.

Calculate any DTL that might arise on the plant and equipment at 31/12/X9.

a. $90 000
b. $15 000
c. $75 000
d. $300 000
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