Lynch Company began operations in 2016. The company reported $26,000 of depreciation expense on its income statement in 2016 and $26,000 in 2017. On its tax returns, Lynch deducted $32,000 for depreciation in 2016 and $37,000 in 2017. The 2017 tax return shows a tax obligation (liability) of $16,200 based on a 40% tax rate. the temporary difference between the book value of depreciable assets and the tax basis of these assets at the end of 2016 and 2017 is: 2016=$6000 , and 2017=$17000 . The deferred tax liability for each year: 2016=$2400 and 2017=$6800 Calculate the income tax expense for 2017. (make the necessary adjustments)