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On 3/5 this year, Dog Corporation placed in service 5 year property costing $22,000. What is the maximum depreciation available for the year assuming the company elected additional first-year depreciation but did NOT elect §179 expensing?
Answer,
In the given case Dog Corporation placed in service 5 year property costing $22000 and taking of maximum depreciation available for the year including the additional first-year depreciation.However Corporation not elected Section 179 expensing.
Additional First Year (Bonus) Depreciation
Therefore Maximum Depreciation Available for the First year are computed as follows,
SL No | Particlars | Amount($) |
i) | 5 year Property cost | 22,000 |
ii) | Bonus Depreciaton @50% ($22000*50%) | 11,000 |
iii) | Depreciation Basis ($22000-$11000) | 11,000 |
iv) | Depreciation @20% ($11000*20%) | 2,200 |
v) | Maximum Depreciation Available for the Year (ii+iv) | 13,200 |