During 2017, Belk Corporation purchases $70,000-worth of equipment for use in its business. Belk's current taxable income

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During 2017, Belk Corporation purchases $70,000-worth of equipment for use in its business. Belk's current taxable income before considering the Section 179 deduction is $26,000. Assume that Belk elects not to claim bonus depreciation.

a. What is Belk's maximum Section 179 deduction in 2017? Explain.

b. Belk's 2018 business taxable income---before a Section 179 deduction---is $50,000. What is Belk's maximum Section 179 deduction in 2018? Explain.

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Concepts In Federal Taxation 2018

ISBN: 9781337386074

25th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins

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