Question:On July 1, 2006, Ran County issued reality tax assessments for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. The assessments were to be paid in two equal installments. On September 1, 2006, Day & Co. purchased a warehouse in Ran County. The purchase price was reduced by a credit for accrued realty taxes. The company did not record the entire year's real estate tax obligations, but instead records tax expenses at the end of each month by adjusting prepaid real estate taxes payable, as appropriate. On November 1, 2006, it paid the first installment of $12000 for realty taxes. What amount of this payment should it record as a debit to real estate taxes payable?
A $4,000
B $8,000
C $10,000
D $12,000