Off-The-Shelf Computer Software That Is Purchased for Use in the Taxpayer's

question 85

True/False

Off-the-shelf computer software that is purchased for use in the taxpayer's trade or business is amortized over 36 months,or it can be immediately expensed under a Sec.179 election.

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Definitions:

Retail Method

The retail method is an accounting technique used to estimate inventory value by converting the retail price of inventory to cost based on a cost-to-retail price ratio.

Estimated Inventory

An approximate valuation of inventory, used when an exact figure cannot be easily determined.

Retail Method

An accounting procedure for estimating the value of a store's merchandise by using the cost to retail price ratio.

Manufacturing Businesses

Companies that produce new products from raw materials through various processes, machinery, and operations.