On September 14, 2016, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that is used 75 percent in his accounting business. The automobile has a basis for depreciation purposes of $43,000, and Jay uses the accelerated method under MACRS. Jay does not elect to expense.
a. Calculate Jay's depreciation deduction for 2016 assuming bonus depreciation.
b. Assuming the same business percentage (75 percent) in 2016, calculate Jay's depreciation deduction for 2017.