At the beginning of the current fiscal year, the balance sheet of Hughey Incorporated showed stockholders' equity of $$350,000.$ During the year, liabilities increased by $$17,000$ to $$167,000,$ paid$-$in capital increased by $$30,000$ to $$120,000,$ and assets increased by $$160,000.$ Dividends declared and paid during the year were $$40,000.$

Required:

Calculate net income or loss for the year.

Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.

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