Assume that ACW Corporation has 2020 taxable income of $1,500,000 for purposes of computing the 179 expense.

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Assume that ACW Corporation has 2020 taxable income of $1,500,000 for purposes of computing the §179 expense. The company acquired the following assets during 2020 (assume no bonus depreciation):


Asset

Placed in Service

Basis

Machinery

September 12

$470,000

Computer equipment

February 10

70,000

Delivery truck

August 21

93,000

Qualified improvement property

April 2

1,380,000 

Total



$2,013,000







a) What is the maximum amount of §179 expense ACW may deduct for 2020?

b) What is the maximum total depreciation deduction that ACW may deduct in 2020 on the assets it placed in service in 2020?

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Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2021

ISBN: 9781260247138

12th Edition

Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Barrick, Troy Lewis, John Robinson, Connie Weaver, Ronald Worsham

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