Burbank Corporation (calendar-year end) acquired the following property this year:

a) Assuming no bonus or §179 expense, what is Burbank's maximum cost recovery deduction for this year?
b) Assuming Burbank would like to maximize its cost recovery deductions by electing bonus and §179 expense, which assets should Burbank immediately expense? Assume the 2014 §179 expense limits and bonus depreciation are extended to this year.
c) What is Burbank's maximum cost recovery deduction this year assuming it elects §179 expense and bonus depreciation? Assume the 2014 §179 expense limits and bonus depreciation are extended to this year.

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Placed in Service February 12 June 6 July 15 October 28 December 31 Basis Asset $ 7800 14,000 32,000 19,000 Used copier New computer equipment Furniture New delivery truck Luxury auto Total 60,000 $132,800