Popper Corp. issues 8% bonds at 96 on January 1, 2019. The bonds have a face value of $10,000,000, pay coupons semiannually on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Popper uses straight-line amortization for discounts and premiums. Accordingly, at December 31, 2021, the unamortized discount is $280,000. On October 1, 2022, Popper invokes a call option and extinguishes the bonds at 102 plus accrued interest. How much gain or loss should Popper recognize on the early extinguishment?

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