In its December 31, 2018, balance sheet, Alpha Co. had income taxes payable of 28,000 and a deferred tax asset of $10,000 before determining the need for a valuation account. Alpha had reported a deferred tax asset of $8,000 at December 31, 2017. No estimated tax payments were made during 2018. At December 31 2018, Alpha determined that it was more likely than not that 10% of the deferred tax asset would not be realized. In its 2018 income statement, what amount should Alpha report as total income tax expense? $24,000. 25,000 26,000. $27,000