On June 1,2016,James Places in Service a New Automobile That

question 70

Multiple Choice

On June 1,2016,James places in service a new automobile that cost $40,000.The car is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use.(Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car. ) James does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available) .Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2016.

• A)$1,776
• B)$1,896
• C)$4,800
• D)$8,000
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off Method

A method where uncollectible accounts receivable are written off directly against income at the time they are deemed to be uncollectible.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable deemed uncollectible by a business, representing money owed by customers that is unlikely to be paid and usually written off as an expense.

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting guideline stating that expenses should be recorded in the same period as the revenues they help to generate.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method for uncollectible receivables where the specific account's balance is directly removed from accounts receivable.