Janey Purchased Machinery on April 8ᵗʰ of the Current Year

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Essay

Janey purchased machinery on April 8ᵗʰ of the current year. The relevant costs for the year are as follows: machinery for $10,000, $800 shipping, $50 for delivery insurance, $500 for installation, $750 for sales tax, $150 for the annual tune up, and $200 of property taxes (an annual tax on business property). What is Janey's tax basis for the machinery?

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