Brittany started a law practice as a sole proprietor. She owned a computer, printer, desk, and file cabinet she purchased during lawschool (several years ago) that she is planning to use in her business.PurchaseAssetComputerPrinterDeskFile cabinetPrice$ 5,5003,3004,2003,200FHV at Time Convertedto Business Use$ 3,8003,1504,0003,225Using the above information, what is the depreciable basis that Brittany should use in her business for each asset?AssetDepreciable BasisComputerPrinterDeskFile cabinet

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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

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

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Chapter9: Acquisitions Of Property

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