Atiqa Took Out of Service and Sold a Residential Rental

question 1272

Multiple Choice

Atiqa took out of service and sold a residential rental property on October 31 of this year. She had originally acquired the property in July ten years ago. The building (excluding the value of the land) cost $1,000,000. How much is her current year depreciation deduction?

• A) $18,182
• B) $30,300
• C) $36,360
• D) $28,785

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