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Narrowing the scope of the recognition exemption (paras. BC80-BC88)

BC80 In the light of the observations summarised in paragraph BC79, the Board decided to narrow the scope of the recognition exemption so that it does not apply to transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.

BC81 The Board considered how this narrower scope of the recognition exemption would apply when an entity does not recognise a deferred tax asset and liability of the same amount for equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. Specifically, an entity could recognise a deferred tax asset and liability of different amounts if it is unable to recognise the deferred tax asset in full (see paragraphs BC82–BC87), or if different tax rates apply to the measurement of each temporary difference (see paragraph BC88).

Inability to recognise deferred tax assets

BC82 Paragraph 24 of IAS 12 requires an entity to recognise deferred tax assets only 'to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available agai

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