Deirdre's Business Purchased Two Assets During the Current Year (A

question 16

Multiple Choice

Deirdre's business purchased two assets during the current year (a full 12-month tax year) . Deirdre placed in service computer equipment (5-year property) on January 20 with a basis of $15,000 and machinery (7-year property) on September 1 with a basis of $15,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense, (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation) . (Use MACRS Half-Year Convention) (Round final answer to the nearest whole number.)

• A) $1,286.
• B) $5,144.
• C) $5,786.
• D) $6,000.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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