Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2020 Edition
23rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260433210
Author: Jones, Sally
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 7, Problem 31AP
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Compute first-year cost recovery deduction for M.
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Chapter 7 Solutions
Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2020 Edition
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