City Taxi Service purchased a new auto to use as a taxi on January 1, Year 1, for $24,200. In addition, City paid sales tax and title fees of $890 for the vehicle. The taxi is expected to have a five-year life and a salvage value of $6,180.

Required

a. Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for Year 1 and Year 2.  

b. Assume the auto was sold on January 1, Year 3, for $20,155. Determine the amount of gain or loss that would be recognized on the asset disposal.