Wendell Purchased a Computer System for $6,000 on June 1

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Essay

Wendell purchased a computer system for $6,000 on June 1, 2016. He kept records of his computer usage and found out he used the computer 45 percent of the time for his business, 20 percent for tracking his extensive investment portfolio and making trades, and the remaining time was for personal use in both years.
a. Determine Wendell's depreciation deductions in 2016 and 2017.
b. In 2018, Wendell's usage remained the same but he decided to dispose of the computer on November 1. Determine his 2018 depreciation deduction and his gain or loss on the disposition if he received $2,500 for the system.

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