Jose is considering acquiring a new luxury automobile costing ($70,000) that will be used 100% in his
Question:
Jose is considering acquiring a new luxury automobile costing \($70,000\) that will be used 100% in his business. The salesperson at the automobile dealership states that Jose will be entitled to substantial tax benefits in the initial year (2023) including:
If Sec. 179 is elected:
• A deduction of \($70,000\) of the acquisition cost under Sec. 179.
If Sec. 179 is not elected:
• A \($14,000\) (\($70,000\) × 0.2) depreciation deduction.
a. Assuming Jose elects out of bonus depreciation, are the salesperson’s assertions relative to the tax benefits accurate? Explain.
b. Would your answer to Part a differ if the automobile were used only 60% for business purposes?
c. Would your answer to Part a differ if Jose instead were to lease the automobile?
d. Would your answers to Part a differ if the vehicle were a large SUV (gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 6,000 pounds) rather than an automobile?
Step by Step Answer:
Pearsons Federal Taxation 2024 Individuals
ISBN: 9780138238100
37th Edition
Authors: Mitchell Franklin, Luke E. Richardson