Under What Circumstances Might a Taxpayer Elect the Alternative Depreciation

question 53

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances might a taxpayer elect the alternative depreciation system for new equipment acquired this year?

• A)A taxpayer has significant charitable contribution carryovers that will expire after this year.
• B)A taxpayer is undertaking a major R&E project which will result in an usually low marginal tax rate for the next few years.
• C)A taxpayer has significant NOL carryovers.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

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