​An Asset (Not an Automobile) Put in Service in June

question 20

Multiple Choice

​An asset (not an automobile) put in service in June 2016 has a depreciable basis of $2,035,000, a recovery period of 5 years, and is the only asset placed in service this year. Assuming bonus depreciation is used, a half-year convention, and the expensing election is made, what is the maximum amount of cost that can be deducted in 2016 (assume no income limitation) ?

• A)​$407,000
• B)​$1,411,000
• C)​$2,010,000
• D)​$2,035,000
• E)​None of the above

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