In its first year of existence (year 1), Willow Corp. (a C corporation) reports a loss for tax purposes of $50,000. In year 2 it reports a $40,000 loss. For year 3, it reports taxable income from operations of $100,000 before any loss carryovers. How much tax will Willow Corp. pay in year 3, what is its NOL carryover to year 4, and when will the NOL expire under the following assumptions?
a. Year 1 is 2017.
b. Year 1 is 2018.