Assume that Sivart Corporation has 2020 taxable income of $1,750,000 for purposes of computing the 179 expense

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Assume that Sivart Corporation has 2020 taxable income of $1,750,000 for purposes of computing the §179 expense and acquired several assets during the year. Assume the delivery truck does not qualify for bonus depreciation.

Asset


Placed in Service

Basis

Machinery

June 12

$1,440,000

Computer equipment

February 10

70,000

Delivery truck - used

August 21

93,000

Furniture


April 2

310,000 

 Total



$1,913,000


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

b) What is the maximum total depreciation (§179, bonus, MACRS) that Sivart 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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