For the year ending 31 March 20X2, MN made an accounting profit of $120,000.

For the year ending 31 March 20X2, MN made an accounting profit of $120,000. Profit included $8,500 of political donations which are disallowable for tax purposes and $8,000 of income exempt from taxation.

MN has $15,000 of plant and machinery which was acquired on 1 April 20X0 and purchased a new machine costing $25,000 on 1 April 20X1. This new machine is entitled to first year allowances of 100% instead of the usual tax depreciation of 20% reducing balance. All plant and machinery is depreciated in the accounts at 10% on cost.

MN also has a building that cost $120,000 on 1 April 20X0 and is depreciated in the accounts at 4% on a straight line basis. Tax depreciation is calculated at 3% on a straight line basis.

Calculate the taxable profit.

Give your answer to the nearest $.