Bonnie Jo Used Two Assets During the Current Year

question 15

Essay

Bonnie Jo used two assets during the current year. The first was computer equipment with an original basis of $15,000, currently in the second year of depreciation, and under the half-year convention. This asset was disposed of on October 1st of the current year. The second was furniture with an original basis of $24,000 placed in service during the first quarter, currently in the fourth year of depreciation, and under the mid-quarter convention. What is Bonnie Jo's depreciation expense for the current year? (Round final answer to the nearest whole number) (Use MACRS Table 1 and Table 2)

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Definitions:

Fixed-Rate Debt

A loan or security that has an interest rate that remains constant throughout the life of the loan, providing predictable repayment schedules.

Option Contract

A contract which gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a certain date.

Specific Asset

A distinct item of property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.