Esquire Inc. uses the LIFO method to value its inventory. Inventory at January 1, 2018, was $600,000 (24,000 units at $25 each). During 2018, 88,000 units were purchased, all at the same price of $30 per unit. 89,000 units were sold during 2018. Esquire uses a periodic inventory system Assuming an income tax rate of 40%, what is LIFO liquidation profit or loss that the company would report in a disclosure note accompanying its financial statements? LIFO liquidation profit (loss)