On 15 June 2020, Business Taxpayer sold furniture (seven-year property) it had placed in service on 1 November 2018. The furniture was the only asset placed in service during 2018 and had an initial basis of $12,000. Taxpayer did not elect 179 immediate expensing and elected out of bonus deprecation in 2018 (meaning no 179 or bonus). Determine the depreciation deduction for the furniture in 2020, the year of sale

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On 15 June 2020, Business Taxpayer sold furniture (seven-year property) it had placed in service on 1 November 2018. The furniture was the only asset placed in service during 2018 and had an initial basis of $12,000. Taxpayer did not elect 179 immediate expensing and elected out of bonus deprecation in 2018 (meaning no 179 or bonus). Determine the depreciation deduction for the furniture in 2020, the year of sale

 

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