Caroline Company began operations in 2018. The company reported $128,000 of depreciation expense on its income statement in 2018 and $84,000 in 2019. On its tax returns, the company deducted $192,000 for depreciation in 2018 and $112,000 in 2019. The 2019 tax return shows a tax obligation (liability) of $132,000 based on a 25% tax rate.
What is the temporary difference between the book value of depreciable assets and the tax basis of these assets at the end of 2019?
Select one:
a. $92,000
b. $24,000
c. $60,000
d. $4,000