The beginning and ending balances of retained earnings for the year were $\$ 30,000$ and $\$ 41,000$, respectively. If yearly dividends totaled $\$ 3,000$, what was the net income or net loss for the year?
a. $\$ 8,000$ net loss
b. $\$ 14,000$ net income
c. $\$ 2,000$ net income
d. $\quad \$ 8,000$ net income