The James Company starts Year One with accounts receivable of $$370,000$ and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $$22,200($a credit balance$).$ During the year, credit sales of $$1\mathrm{.}9$ million were made and cash of $$1\mathrm{.}2$ million was collected. Accounts with a total balance of $$50,000$ were written off during the period as uncollectible. Company officials believe that $6$ percent of ending accounts receivables will eventually prove to be uncollectible. What should James Company report as its bad debt expense for this year?