Colby Motors Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar

question 35

Essay

Colby Motors uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. In December of last year, Colby acquired auto repair equipment. As part of the acquisition, Colby purchased a warranty agreement that requires the seller of the equipment to provide repairs on the equipment for three years. Colby paid the cost of the warranty, $15,000, in January of this year. What can Colby deduct for the cost of the warranty on the tax return for last year?

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Definitions:

Fringe Benefits

Nonwage compensation, mainly medical insurance, that workers receive from employers.

Demand for Labor

The total amount of labor that employers are willing and able to hire at a given wage rate in a certain period.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a resource or factor of production.

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation workers receive in exchange for their labor, typically expressed per hour, day, or piece rate.