Which of the following is NOT a deduction for adjusted gross income? The qualified business income deduction. Business rent on a self-employed business, Alimony paid pursuant to a 2015 divorce agreement. One-half of self-employment tax. Question 16 (3 points) Grape Corporation purchased a machine in December of the current year. This was the only asset purchased during the current year. The machine was placed in service in January of the following year. No assets were purchased in the following year. Grape Corporation's cost recovery would begin: In the current year using a mid-quarter convention In the current year using a half-year convention. In the following year using a mid-quarter convention. In the following year using a half-year convention. None of the above