Colby Motors Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar

question 35

Essay

Colby Motors uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. In December of last year, Colby acquired auto repair equipment. As part of the acquisition, Colby purchased a warranty agreement that requires the seller of the equipment to provide repairs on the equipment for three years. Colby paid the cost of the warranty, $15,000, in January of this year. What can Colby deduct for the cost of the warranty on the tax return for last year?

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Definitions:

Financial Planning

A comprehensive evaluation of someone's current pay and future financial state by using current known variables to predict future income, asset values, and withdrawal plans.

Fixed Assets Investment

Expenditure on physical assets such as machinery, land, and buildings, intended for long-term use in the production of goods and services.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money (debt) in an effort to increase the potential return of an investment.

Liquidity and Working Capital

The ability of a company to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, and the difference between current assets and current liabilities, respectively.