On June 1, 2012, Gabriella Purchased a Computer and Peripheral

question 59

Essay

On June 1, 2012, Gabriella purchased a computer and peripheral equipment (five-year property) for $25,000.She used the assets 40% for business, 50% for the production of income, and 10% for personal use.These are the only assets Gabriella purchased during the current year.Determine her total cost recovery deduction for the current year.

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Definitions:

Trailer Parking Brakes

A braking system designed specifically for trailers to prevent them from rolling when parked or during hitching and unhitching operations.

5th Wheel Locks

Mechanical devices designed to secure the fifth wheel coupling on a tractor-trailer, preventing unauthorized detachment of the trailer.

Bowed Upper Coupler

A condition in semi-trailers where the front upper plate, which connects to the tractor, is bent or curved, potentially affecting connection and safety.

High Hitch

A potentially dangerous tractor-to-trailer coupling condition in which the fifth wheel locking mechanism engages but the trailer kingpin sits on top of the jaws.