Tommy Corp. reported a net deferred tax asset balance of $176,400 resulting from an estimated warranty expense accrual for book purposes. The total book-tax difference related to the bases of the estimated warranty liability is $490,000. The enacted statutory tax rate related to this balance changed from 36% to 31%, effective immediately. By what amount will the deferred asset balance change?

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The Answer of Tommy Corp. reported a net deferred tax asset balance of $176,400 resulting from an estimated warranty expense accrual for book purposes. The total book-tax difference related to the bases of the estimated warranty liability is $490,000. The enacted statutory tax rate related to this balance changed from 36% to 31%, effective immediately. By what amount will the deferred asset balance change?