Ajax Corp. has an effective tax rate of 30%. On January 1, Year 1, Ajax purchased equipment for $100,000. The equipment has a useful life of 10 years. What amount of current tax benefit will Ajax realize during Year 1 by using the 150% declining balance method of depreciation for tax purposes instead of the straight-line method?
A) $1,500
B) $3,000
C) $4,500
D) $5,000