Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), Listed Property, Limitation on Depreciation of Luxury Automobiles (LO 7.4, 7.6, 7.7)

On September 14, 2017, 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 under section 179.

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a. Calculate Jay's depreciation deduction for 2017 assuming bonus depreciation. $

b. Assuming the same business percentage (75 percent) in 2018, calculate Jay's depreciation deduction for 2018. $