The tax return of Grates Inc., a calendar year C corporation, reported a net operating loss of $260,000 in the current year. It has an expected marginal tax rate of 35 percent. Taxable income in the first proceeding tax year was $50,000 and it was $10,000 in the second proceeding tax year. The marginal rate in both of the carryback years is 15 percent.

1. What is the deferred tax asset or liability balance? (please explain if it is a deferred tax asset or a deferred tax liability and why).