Samuel Corporation Foresees a Downturn in Its Business in the Medium

Samuel Corporation foresees a downturn in its business in the medium term.It expects to sustain an operating loss of $160,000 for the full year ending December 31,2008.Samuel's tax rate is 35 percent.Anticipated tax credits for 2008 total $8,000.No permanent differences are expected.Realization of the full tax benefit of the expected operating loss and realization of anticipated tax credits are assured beyond any reasonable doubt because they will be carried back.For the first quarter ended March 31,2008,Samuel reported an operating loss of $30,000.How much of a tax benefit should Samuel report for the interim period ended March 31,2008?

A) $8,000
B) $12,000
C) $13,500
D) $15,500