For Year 1, Oscar Company records depreciation expense of $12,000 on its income statement and $9,000 of MACRS depreciation on its tax return. Which of the following answers is correct regarding the difference between the two figures? 

A. The amount of depreciation recorded on the income tax return must be incorrect.
B. Deferred taxes of $3,000 are subtracted from taxable income of Year 1.
C. Net income is understated by $3,000 on the Year 1 income statement.
D. The difference in depreciation expense is caused by differences between GAAP and the tax code.


Answer: D

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