Provo, Inc. has an estimated annual tax rate of 35% in the first quarter of 2021. Pretax income for the first quarter was $300,000. At the end of the second quarter of 2021, Provo expects the annual tax rate to be 32% because of anticipated tax credits. Pretax income for the second quarter was $350,000. Assume no items in either quarter requiring the net-of-tax presentation.How much income tax expense is recognized in the second quarter of 2021?
A) $103,000.
B) $104,000.
C) $112,000.
D) $122,500.
E) $208,000.

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The income tax expense for the second quarter is $104,000. This is calculated by multiplying the pretax income for the second quarter ($350,000) by the annual tax rate (32%).