Brittany started a law practice as a sole proprietor. She owned a computer, printer, desk, and file cabinet she purchased during law school (several years ago) that she is planning to use in her business. FMV at Time Purchase Converted to Asset Price Business Use Computer $ 6,900 $ 5,200 Printer 4,700 4,550 Desk 5,600 5,400 File cabinet 4,600 4,625 Using the above information, what is the depreciable basis that Brittany should use in her business for each asset? ASSET DEPRECIABLE BASIS Computer Printer Desk File Cabinet

Brittany started a law practice as a sole proprietor. She owned a computer, printer, desk, and file cabinet she purchased during law school (several years ago) that she is planning to use in her business. FMV at Time Purchase Converted to Asset Price Business Use Computer $ 6,900 $ 5,200 Printer 4,700 4,550 Desk 5,600 5,400 File cabinet 4,600 4,625 Using the above information, what is the depreciable basis that Brittany should use in her business for each asset? ASSET DEPRECIABLE BASIS Computer Printer Desk File Cabinet

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Chapter9: Deduct Ions: Employee And Self-employed - Related Expenses

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