On January 1, 2020, a machine was purchased for $1,040,000 by Metlock Co. The machine is expected to have an 8-year life with no salvage value. It is to be depreciated on a straight-line basis. The machine was leased to Ivanhoe Inc. for 3 years on January 1, 2020, with annual rent payments of $260,000 due at the beginning of each year, starting January 1, 2020. The machine is expected to have a residual value at the end of the lease term of $562,500, though this amount is unguaranteed.

A)How much should Metlock report as income before income tax on this lease for 2020? Income before income tax $ 155000

B) Prepare an amortization schedule

C) Record necessary journal entries