Billie Bob Purchased a Used Computer (5-Year Property) for Use

question 59

Multiple Choice

Billie Bob purchased a used computer (5-year property) for use in his sole proprietorship in the prior year. The basis of the computer was $2,400. Billie Bob used the computer in his business 60 percent of the time during the first year. During the second year, Billie Bob used the computer 40 percent for business use. Calculate Billie Bob's depreciation expense during the second year assuming the sole proprietorship had a loss during the year (Billie Bob did not place the asset in service in the last quarter) :

• A) $0
• B) $48
• C) $192
• D) $336
• E) None of these

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Deductibility

The extent to which an expense can be subtracted from gross income to reduce taxable income and lower the tax liability.

Written Acknowledgment

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Charitable Deduction

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