Jaussi Purchased a Computer Several Years Ago for $2,200 and Used

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Essay

Jaussi purchased a computer several years ago for $2,200 and used it for personal purposes. On November 10ᵗʰ of the current year, when the fair market value of the computer was $800, Jaussi converted it to business use. What is Jaussi's tax basis for the computer?

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the standard cost, attributed to efficiency in using resources.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard hours expected for the production level achieved.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Standard Material

The predetermined quantity and cost of materials expected to be used in producing a unit of product, used as a benchmark for cost control.