Assume TDW Corporations (calendar-year-end) has 2020 taxable income of $650,000 for purposes of computing the 179 expense.

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Assume TDW Corporation’s (calendar-year-end) has 2020 taxable income of $650,000 for purposes of computing the §179 expense. The company acquired the following assets during 2020:

Asset


Placed in Service

Basis

Machinery

September 12

$2,270,000

Computer equipment

February 10

263,000

Furniture


April 2

880,000 

 Total



$3,413,000


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

b) What is the maximum total depreciation, including §179 expense, that TDW may deduct in 2020 on the assets it placed in service in 2020, assuming no bonus depreciation?

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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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