Section 179 Allows Taxpayers to Immediately Expense Up to $500,000

question 8

True/False

Section 179 allows taxpayers to immediately expense up to $500,000 (for 2013),subject to limitations,of the cost of real and personal property placed into service in a trade or business.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A way to report net cash flow from operating activities in the statement of cash flows by starting with net income and adjusting for non-cash transactions.

Crown Property

Assets owned by the monarch or government of a realm, particularly in commonwealth countries, often including lands, buildings, and heritage assets.

Statement Of Financial Position

A financial statement that shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of its financial condition.

Fair Market Value

The price that an asset would sell for on the open market, under current market conditions, between willing and knowledgeable parties.