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Income Taxes Payable

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November 6th, 2024
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Income Taxes Payable

Definition

The financial accounting term income taxes payable is used to describe money owed to government authorities but not yet paid. Income taxes payable appears in the current liabilities section of the company's balance sheet.

Calculation

Income Taxes Payable = Income before Taxes x Tax Rate

Explanation

Also referred to as taxes payable, this account documents the creation of a liability that is not yet paid to tax authorities. Accounting principles state that companies need to record the creation of the tax expense as it's incurred, even though the money may not be payable in that same time period. This is referred to as the matching principle. Since income taxes are typically paid on a quarterly basis but reported annually, income taxes payable is classified as a current liability.

While the formula used to compute taxes payable appears to be quite simple; it's often a complex calculation involving multiple tax rates, deductions and other adjustments such as deferred income taxes.

Related Terms

  • Balance Sheet
    Also known as a statement of financial position, the balance sheet is used to show the financial health of a company at a particular point in time. The balance sheet consists of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity in the company. It is one of the four key financial statements issued by public companies.
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    Also referred to as "payables," this is the accounting term used to describe balances owed to trade partners for materials, supplies, goods and services that were purchased on credit. Accounts payable recognizes the timing difference between the company's receipt of the benefit or asset, and the payment for this expense.
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