Manley operates a law practice on the accrual method and calendar year. At the beginning of the year Manley's firm had an allowance for doubtful accounts with a balance of $18,500. At the end of the year, Manley recorded bad debt expense of $22,300 and the balance of doubtful accounts had increased to $18,700. What is Manley's deduction for bad debt expense this year?

Manley operates a law practice on the accrual method and calendar year. At the beginning of the year Manley's firm had an allowance for doubtful accounts with a balance of $18,500. At the end of the year, Manley recorded bad debt expense of $22,300 and the balance of doubtful accounts had increased to $18,700. What is Manley's deduction for bad debt expense this year