Tuscan Incorporated had a retained earnings balance of $86,000 at December 31, 2019. During the year, Tuscan had the following selected transactions. • Reported net income of $126,000. • Revised an estimate of a machine's salvage value. Depreciation increased by $3,600 per year. • An error was discovered. Three years ago, a purchase of a building was incorrectly expensed. The effect is understated retained earnings of $38,000 (net of tax benefit). • Paid cash dividends of $59,000. Calculate the retained earnings balance at December 31, 2020. Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. }

Tuscan Incorporated had a retained earnings balance of $86,000 at December 31, 2019. During the year, Tuscan had the following selected transactions. • Reported net income of $126,000. • Revised an estimate of a machine's salvage value. Depreciation increased by $3,600 per year. • An error was discovered. Three years ago, a purchase of a building was incorrectly expensed. The effect is understated retained earnings of $38,000 (net of tax benefit). • Paid cash dividends of $59,000. Calculate the retained earnings balance at December 31, 2020. Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. }

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