On June 1,2015,James Places in Service a New Automobile That

question 63

Multiple Choice

On June 1,2015,James places in service a new automobile that cost $40,000.The car is used 60% for business and 40% for personal use.(Assume this percentage is maintained for the life of the car. ) James does not take additional first-year depreciation (if available) .Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2015.

• A)$1,776
• B)$1,896
• C)$4,800
• D)$8,000
• E)None of the above

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