ABC, Inc. estimates that its current year income tax will be $8,000. Based on this estimate, it will make four quarterly payments of $2,000 each. What are the dates these are due? Make the journal entry for the first quarterly estimated payment.
Paying quarterly tax out of estimated yearly tax is actually reduces tax burden when it is due.
Dates are as below:
15th April in case for the quarter January to March
15th June in case for the months 1st April to 31st May
15th September in case for the quarter June to August
15th January coming year, in case for the periods 1st September to 31st December
There are 4 quarters in a year. The amount in each quarter would be ($8,000 / 4 =) $2,000.
Journal
Date |
Account titles & explanations |
P.ref |
Amount |
Amount |
15th April |
Income tax expense |
$2,000 |
||
Cash |
$2,000 |
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To record payment of estimated income tax on quarterly basis |
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