Amount charged to income-expense and loss

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In January of 2011, Vega Corporation purchased a patent at a cost of $200,000. Legal and filing fees of $50,000 were paid to acquire the patent. The company estimated a 10-year useful life for the patent and uses the straight-line amortization method for all intangible assets. In 2014, Vega spent $40,000 in legal fees for an unsuccessful defense of the patent. The amount charged to income (expense and loss) in 2014 related to the patent should be:

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