Beth's Business Purchased Only One Asset During the Current Year

question 26

Multiple Choice

Beth's business purchased only one asset during the current year (a full 12-month tax year) . Beth placed in service machinery (7-year property) on December 1 with a basis of $50,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation) :

• A) $1,785
• B) $2,500
• C) $7,145
• D)$10,000
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before any dividends can go to common shareholders.

Partially Participating

Relating to securities or policies that offer limited rights or dividends to the holder, with certain conditions applied.

Stock Dividend

Additional shares distributed to shareholders, proportional to their existing holdings, instead of a cash payout.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by the company instead of being paid out to its shareholders as dividends, contributing to the business's capital reserve for future ventures or debt payments.