Morrris, an Attorney, Performs 5 Hours of Legal Work for Andy

question 98

Multiple Choice

Morrris, an attorney, performs 5 hours of legal work for Andy. Morrris 's normal billing rate is $120 per hour. Andy, a software consultant, gives Morrris a new computer for his office in payment of the bill. The computer's adjusted basis was $500 and its fair market value is $550. Morrris ' basis in the computer is

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$500
• C)$550
• D)$600
• E)$1,150

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Definitions:

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Short Run

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