Nigel Purchased a Blending Machine for $125,000 for Use in His

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Essay

Nigel purchased a blending machine for $125,000 for use in his business.As to the machine, he has deducted MACRS cost recovery of $31,024, maintenance costs of $5,200, and repair costs of $4,000.Calculate Nigel's adjusted basis for the machine.

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