On January 1, 2020, Mr. Ray Holland leases an automobile to be used 100 percent of the time in his unincorporated business. The lease cost is $940 per month. The manufacturer's suggested list price for the automobile is $101000. Mr. Holland makes no down payment and no refundable deposits. Determine his maximum deduction for lease payments for 2020. Ignore GST and PST considerations.

On January 1, 2020, Mr. Ray Holland leases an automobile to be used 100 percent of the time in his unincorporated business. The lease cost is $940 per month. The manufacturer's suggested list price for the automobile is $101000. Mr. Holland makes no down payment and no refundable deposits. Determine his maximum deduction for lease payments for 2020. Ignore GST and PST considerations.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Chapter10: Cost Recovery On Property: Depreciation, Depletion, And Amortization

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