Rustin Bought Used 7-Year Class Property on May 15, 2017

question 34

Essay

Rustin bought used 7-year class property on May 15, 2017, for $738,000. Rustin elects § 179 and straight-line cost recovery. Rustin's taxable income would not create a limitation for purposes of the § 179 deduction. Determine the maximum cost recovery deduction Rustin can claim for 2017.

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