Deferred Tax

Apply the required tax rate on the taxable income to determine the payable income tax. For example, at an average tax rate of 30 percent, the income tax payable on the tax returns bearing a deferred tax liability would be 30/100 x $8,350 = $2,505, while the one for the returns bearing deferred tax asset would be 30/100 x $12,550 = $3,760.

Calculate Deferred Taxes

Multiply the average tax rate by the temporary difference to get the deferred tax liability or asset. For instance, at tax rate of 30 percent, a deferred tax liability or benefit for a $2,100 would generate a deferred tax of 30/100 x $2,100 = $630. The income tax expense for a $630 deferred tax liability on payable income tax of $2,505, would be $2,505 + $630 = $3,135. As for a $630 deferred tax asset on a taxable income of $3,760, it would be $3,760 - $630 = $3,130.