Billie Bob Purchased a Used Camera (Five-Year Property)for Use in His

question 83

Multiple Choice

Billie Bob purchased a used camera (five-year property) for use in his sole proprietorship in the prior year. The basis of the camera was $2,400. Billie Bob used the camera in his business 60 percent of the time during the first year. During the second year, Billie Bob used the camera 40 percent for business use. Calculate Billie Bob's depreciation deduction during the second year, assuming the sole proprietorship had a loss during the year. (Billie Bob did not place the asset in service in the last quarter.) (Use MACRS Table 1.)

• A)$0
• B)$48
• C)$192
• D)$336
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Qualified Residence

A primary or secondary home that meets certain IRS criteria, allowing for potential mortgage interest deductions.

Deduction

An expense that can be subtracted from gross income to reduce the amount of income subject to income tax.

Taxpayer's Principal Residence

The primary dwelling a taxpayer lives in for a major portion of the year, which can qualify for certain tax benefits like the mortgage interest deduction.

Standard Business Mileage

The set rate per mile the IRS allows for deduction when an individual uses their personal vehicle for business purposes.