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question 54

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At the beginning of 2012, Pitman Co.purchased an asset for $600,000 with an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated residual value of $50,000.For financial reporting purposes the asset is being depreciated using the straight-line method; for tax purposes the double-declining-balance method is being used.Pitman Co.'s tax rate is 40% for 2012 and all future years.
-At the end of 2012, what is the book basis and the tax basis of the asset?

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