Jackson, Inc. sponsors a defined-benefit pension plan. The following balance sheet data relates to the plan on December 31, 2018: Plan assets (at fair value), $1,200,000; Accumulated benefit obligation, $1,600,000; Projected benefit obligation, $2,000,000. Contributions of $130,000 were made to the plan during the year. What amount should Jackson report as its pension liability on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2018?

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Jackson, Inc. sponsors a defined-benefit pension plan. The following balance sheet data relates to the plan on December 31, 2018: Plan assets (at fair value), $1,200,000; Accumulated benefit obligation, $1,600,000; Projected benefit obligation, $2,000,000. Contributions of $130,000 were made to the plan during the year. What amount should Jackson report as its pension liability on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2018?

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