A taxpayer places a $1,050,000 5-year recovery period asset in service in 2020. This is the only asset placed in service in 2020. Assuming half-year convention, an election to expense under Section 179, and no income limitation, what is the amount of total cost recovery deduction (no bonus depreciation)? a.$210,000 b.$1,040,000 c.$1,026,000 d.$1,050,000 e.$1,042,000

A taxpayer places a $1,050,000 5-year recovery period asset in service in 2020. This is the only asset placed in service in 2020. Assuming half-year convention, an election to expense under Section 179, and no income limitation, what is the amount of total cost recovery deduction (no bonus depreciation)? a.$210,000 b.$1,040,000 c.$1,026,000 d.$1,050,000 e.$1,042,000

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

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Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

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