In 2016, Gail Had a § 179 Deduction Carryover of $30,000

question 16

Multiple Choice

In 2016, Gail had a § 179 deduction carryover of $30,000. In 2017, she elected § 179 for an asset acquired at a cost of $115,000. Gail's § 179 business income limitation for 2017 is $140,000. Determine Gail's § 179 deduction for 2017.

• A)$25,000
• B)$115,000
• C)$130,000
• D)$140,000
• E)None of the above

---

Definitions:

Expenditures

Expenditures are the expenses incurred by individuals, businesses, or governments in paying for goods and services.

Benefits-received Principle

This principle suggests that individuals should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits they receive from government services.

Taxation

The process by which a government imposes charges on citizens and corporate entities to finance government spending and public services.

Gasoline Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of gasoline, typically used to fund transportation-related projects.