Freeman, Inc., reported net income of $40,000 for 2015. However, the company's income tax return excluded a revenue item of $3,000 (reported on the income statement) because under the tax laws the $3,000 would not be reported for tax purposes until 2016. Assuming a 30% income tax rate, this situation would cause a 2015 deferred tax amount of

a. $3,000 asset.

b. $3,000 liability

c. $ 900 asset.

d. $ 900 liability.