Jason Corp. bought equipment for $150,000 on January 1, 2018. Jason estimated the useful life to be 12 years with no salvage value, and the straight-line method of depreciation will be used. On January 1, 2019, Jason decides that the business will use the equipment for a total of 14 years. What is the revised depreciation expense for 2019?

Jason Corp. bought equipment for $150,000 on January 1, 2018. Jason estimated the useful life to be 12 years with no salvage value, and the straight-line method of depreciation will be used. On January 1, 2019, Jason decides that the business will use the equipment for a total of 14 years. What is the revised depreciation expense for 2019?

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What is the revised depreciation expense for 2019?