Reid Acquired Two Assets in 2018: Computer Equipment (5-Year Property)

question 103

Essay

Reid acquired two assets in 2018: computer equipment (5-year property) acquired on August 6ᵗʰ with a basis of $1,000,000 and machinery (7-year property) on November 9th with a basis of $1,000,000. Assume that Reid has sufficient income to avoid any limitations. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense including §179 expensing (but not bonus expensing). (Use MACRS Table 1)

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