Reference no: EM131775117

Sanford Corporation began operations in 2012 and reported pretax financial income of $225,000 for the year. Sanford's tax depreciation exceeded its book depreciation by $40,000. Sanford's tax rate for 2012 and years thereafter is 30%. In its December 31, 2012, balance sheet, what amount of deferred tax liability should be reported?

Excess depreciation on tax return......................................................................... $ 40,000

Tax rate.................................................................................................................... x30%

Deferred tax liability............................................................................................... $ 12,000