Mathhias Co. at the end of 2018, its first year of operations, prepared a reconciliation betwen pretax financial income and taxable income as follows... What is the income tax expense?

Mathhias Co. at the end of 2018, its first year of operations prepared a reconciliation between pretax financial income and taxable income as follows Pretax financial income Estimated litigation expense Iaxable income 600,000 1,500,000 2,100,000 The estimated litigation expense of $1,500,000 will be deductible in 2020 when it is expected to be paid. The estimated liability for litigation is classified as noncurrent. The income tax rate IS 30% for all years 6. The income tax expense is a. $180,000 b. $270,000 C. $300,000 d. $600,000