Presented below is information related to Sandhill Inc. pension plan for 2021. Service cost   $ 1160000 Actual return on plan assets     248000 Interest on projected benefit obligation     480000 Amortization of net loss     100000 Amortization of prior service cost due to increase in benefits     200000 Expected return on plan assets     220000 What amount should be reported for pension expense in 2021?

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Presented below is information related to Sandhill Inc. pension plan for 2021.

Service cost   $ 1160000
Actual return on plan assets     248000
Interest on projected benefit obligation     480000
Amortization of net loss     100000
Amortization of prior service cost due to increase in benefits     200000
Expected return on plan assets     220000


What amount should be reported for pension expense in 2021?

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