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Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 01 Feb 2024, 22:49
by DanSal
Hi all

I am confused in the treatment of Deferred tax arising in business combination

When adjusting net assets of subsidiary to fair value, a temporary dif. arises if the tx base is cero

So goodwill will increase to recognise the DTL

Hence, is this deferred tax liability recognised or not? Reading here and the standard, it says that it should not because initial recognition exemption applies but i have seen examples that recognise this temp. Dif

Thanks

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 00:19
by Marek Muc
You're mixing up deferred tax recognised on fair value adjustments with deferred tax arising on goodwill.

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 00:39
by DanSal
Hi Marek

Thanks - can you explain the difference please? Or give me
More details?

Thanks

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 19:05
by Marek Muc
Refer to the example in this section:
https://ifrscommunity.com/knowledge-bas ... g-goodwill

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 20:32
by DanSal
Apologies I couldn’t find deferred tax arising in goodwill

Would you copy and paste here please?

Thanks

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 21:07
by Marek Muc
That's because deferred tax isn't recognised on goodwill :)
https://ifrscommunity.com/knowledge-bas ... d-goodwill

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 03 Feb 2024, 00:52
by DanSal
Thanks Marek

So to make it clear - deferred tax is not recognised for goodwill

But

We recognise deferred tax for the fair value of the net assets of the sub. When calculating goodwill, Which in turns increases goodwill (in case carrying amounts were higher than tax base)

Is that the case?

Re: Deferred tax in business combinations

Posted: 04 Feb 2024, 15:08
by JRSB
Yes