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Temporary Differences

Source: Ind AS 12 (summary)

Deferred tax arises from temporary differences, which are differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability and its tax base. It is measured at the tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, using rates enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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