Identify the Following Expenditures as Capital Expenditures or Revenue Expenditures

question 11

Essay

Identify the following expenditures as capital expenditures or revenue expenditures.
(a) Replacement of worn out gears on factory machinery.
(b) Construction of a new wing on an office building.
(c) Painting the exterior of a building.
(d) Oil change on a company truck.
(e) Replacing an old computer chip with a faster chip, which increases productive capacity. No extension of useful life expected.
(f) Overhaul of a truck motor. One year extension in useful life is expected.
(g) Purchased a wastebasket at a cost of $10.
(h) Painting and lettering of a used truck upon acquisition of the truck.

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Definitions:

Recognize Gain

To report and potentially pay taxes on profits from the sale of an asset when the selling price exceeds the asset's adjusted basis.

Stockholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, thus holding a portion of the company's ownership.

Dividends Received Deduction

A tax deduction available to corporations that receive dividends from related entities, aimed at mitigating the effects of multiple layers of taxation.

Domestic Corporation

A corporation that is registered and operates within its country of incorporation.