Deferred tax liability
Financial Dictionary — Taxation
Definition
Income tax payable in future periods.
Common Uses
- Used when computing taxes, preparing returns, and documenting tax positions.
- Used to evaluate transaction tax impact and ensure compliance (VAT/GST/Corporate Tax).
- Used to evaluate transaction tax impact and ensure compliance (VAT/GST/Corporate Tax).
Practical Example
- Example: The tax team applies **Deferred tax liability** to determine the correct tax treatment and to support the filing.
Why This Term Matters
- Why it matters: Reduces compliance risk, helps avoid penalties, and supports consistent tax reporting and defensible positions.