Long Corporation has been unprofitable for several years and has substantial NOL carryovers. Therefore, the company has

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Long Corporation has been unprofitable for several years and has substantial NOL carryovers. Therefore, the company has elected to use straight-line MACRS for property acquisitions. Long acquires, holds, or sells the following assets in 2017:

Depre- Original Recovery Period (Years) Cost Selling Price Date ciation Date Sold Method SL ADS SL ADS Acquired 6/1/17 B


Long did not make the Sec. 179 election in any year, and elects out of bonus depreciation.

a. What is the depreciation deduction for each asset in 2017?

b. What amount of gain or loss does Long recognize on the properties sold in 2017?

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Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780134532387

31st Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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