T/F. If personal-use property is converted to trade or business
use, the basis for depreciation is...
T/F. If personal-use property is converted to trade or business
use, the basis for depreciation is the lesser of adjusted basis or
FMV on the date of conversion.
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Adjusted basis is the net cost of an asset after adjustment of
tax related items and reduced by depreciation deduction. Fair
market value is the price at which an asset would sell in an open
market.
For the following independent situation for an individual
taxpayer. Item Use (Personal or Business) Business Basis $25,000
FMV before the casualty $17,000 FMV after the casualty None
Adjusted gross income (before any allowable casualty loss) $50,000
Insurance proceeds $10,000
The starting point for the calculation of the loss deduction
is:
The amount of the deductible casualty loss is:
T/F
19. Gains/losses resulting from the disposition of depreciable
or real property used in a trade or business and held for one year
or less are considered capital in nature.
20. The tax rules are different for condemnations and
casualties, even though both are involuntary conversions of
property.
21. The purpose of Sec. 1245 is to eliminate any advantage
taxpayers would have if they were able to reduce ordinary income by
deducting depreciation and subsequently receive Sec. 1231 treatment
when...
What are the most
significant rules to consider when converting personal-use property
to business use?
Which common mistakes
may be made during this conversion process?
Which one of the following is classified as both personal
property and personal-use property?
Select one:
a. Thomas owned a computer which he used only to trade stocks
and bonds and manage his investments.
b. Shiela owned a storage building used by her to store her
personal records.
c. Wamco Company used a computer that was only used to email
Wamco employees regarding company business
d. Shiela owned a computer that she used to prepare her own tax
returns.
e....
1. How is the basis for depreciation determined for depreciable
gift property?
2. How are gains and losses treated for exchanges of stock that
is held for investment?
3. What are the requirements for property to qualify for
like-kind exchange treatment?
4. When tax-exempt municipal bonds (that have a five-year
maturity date) are purchased at a $1,000 premium, how much interest
income is taxed and how much premium should be amortized in
calculating the adjustment to basis annually? (Assume you...
"Depreciation, Cost Recovery, and Depletion" Business owners
tend to mix their business expenses with their personal expenses.
Explain how business owners can take advantage of leasing a vehicle
used for both business and pleasure for tax purposes. Examine the
rules for claiming deductions for business vehicles and recommend
one method of cost-recovery that would result in the largest tax
deduction for your client. Support your recommendation. Your client
owns a company that invests in a significant amount of highly
technical...
Which property is subject to depreciation? Business inventory. A
computer used exclusively for business purposes. A lawn tractor
used only to mow taxpayers lawn. A new oven in the taxpayers
home.the oven is used only for personal use
Assignment 1: Depreciation and Nontaxable
Property
Companies buy, use,
and sell many types of property as a part of business operations.
The amount involved can be substantial as can be the tax
implications.
Based on your readings
for the module, respond to the following:
Describe the purpose of depreciation (or cost recovery)
deductions. Give an example of how it benefits a company.
Describe the requirements to qualify for a nontaxable exchange
of property.
When might it be in the best...