On July 17, 2019, Ari purchases office furniture (7-year property) costing $50,000 for use in her business. She wishes to use the Section 179 election but does not elect to use bonus depreciation. Her taxable income before the Section 179 depreciation deduction is $25,000. What is the maximum total cost recovery deduction Ari can take for the current year?

On July 17, 2019, Ari purchases office furniture (7-year property) costing $50,000 for use in her business. She wishes to use the Section 179 election but does not elect to use bonus depreciation. Her taxable income before the Section 179 depreciation deduction is $25,000. What is the maximum total cost recovery deduction Ari can take for the current year?

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

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

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

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27P

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