X2 issued callable bonds on January 1, 2021. The bonds pay interest annually on December 31 each year. X2's accountant has projected the following amortization schedule from issuance until maturity:

Date Cash Paid Interest Expense Decrease in Carrying Value Carrying Value
01/01/2021 $ 229,267
12/31/2021 $ 15,400 $ 13,756 $ 1,644 227,623
12/31/2022 15,400 13,657 1,743 225,881
12/31/2023 15,400 13,553 1,847 224,033
12/31/2024 15,400 13,442 1,958 222,075
12/31/2025 15,400 13,325 2,075 220,000

X2 buys back the bonds for $103,000 immediately after the interest payment on 12/31/2022 and retires them. What gain or loss, if any, would X2 record on this date?

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