For the year ended December 31, year 3, Colt Corp. has a loss carryforward of $180,000 available to offset future taxable income. At December 31, year 3, all available evidence concerning future profitability is positive. Assume an income tax rate of 30%. What amount of the tax benefit should be reported in Colt’s year 3 income statement?

a. $ 54,000 

b. $0 

c. $180,000 

d. $126,000