In: Accounting
Mainstream Company purchased depreciable equipment in 2016 for
$119,000 and claimed a Sec. 179 deduction of $112,000 but no bonus
depreciation. The equipment qualified as 5-year property under
MACRS. Mainstream sold all of this equipment on June 30, 2015. What
is the amount of Mainstream's MACRS deduction for 2017?
A. $0
B. $1,120
C. $2,240
D. $4,480
Correct answer is B.
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MACRS depreciation for second year = 32%
Since asset is sold in mid year half of the depreciation 16% will be charged
Depreciation in second year = [(asset cost – 179 deduction)*.16]
= [(119000 – 112000)* .16]
= 1120
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