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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