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UMGC Loss or Gain on Disposal of An Asset Question

 

Genetic Insights Co. purchases an asset for $11,346. This asset qualifies as a seven-year recovery asset under MACRS. The seven-year fixed depreciation percentages for years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are 14.29%, 24.49%, 17.49%, 12.49%, 8.93%, and 8.93%, respectively. Genetic Insights has a tax rate of 30%. The asset is sold at the end of six years for $3,981.

Calculate gain or loss on disposal.

Gain should be entered as a positive number. Loss should be entered as a negative number. Round the answer to two decimals.