Joe Purchased a New Five-Year Class Asset on June 1

question 28

Essay

Joe purchased a new five-year class asset on June 1, 2017. The asset is listed property (not an automobile). It was used 55% for business and 45% for the production of income. The asset cost $1,000,000. Joe made the § 179 election. Joe's taxable income would not create a limitation for purposes of the § 179 deduction. Joe does not take additional first-year depreciation. Determine Joe's total cost recovery (including the § 179 deduction) for the year.

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Definitions:

Cash Account

An account reflecting the amount of cash a company holds, including physical currency and money in bank accounts.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of the company's financial condition.

Income Statement

A financial document summarizing a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, usually a quarter or year.

Net Cash Provided

A financial metric that represents the amount of cash generated by a company's operating activities.