During 2020, Belk Corporation purchases $70,000 worth of equipment for use in its business. Belks current taxable

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During 2020, 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 2020? Explain.

b. Belk’s 2021 business taxable income—before a Section 179 deduction—is $50,000. What is Belk’s maximum Section 179 deduction in 2021? Explain.

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Concepts In Federal Taxation 2021

ISBN: 9780357141212

28th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins, Randy Skalberg

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