Reid Acquired Two Assets in 2017: Computer Equipment (5-Year Property)acquired

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Short Answer

Reid acquired two assets in 2017: computer equipment (5-year property)acquired on August 6^th with a basis of $510,000 and machinery (7-year property)on November 9th with a basis of $510,000.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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