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Paul purchased a new office computer system on February 15, 2016, at a cost of 8300. He would like to use the General Depreciation System (GDS) straight-line method to depreciate the system and does not want to claim bonus depreciation. Using the half-year convention, compute his 2016 and 2017 depreciation. a. His 2016 Depreciation is $1,660, and his 2017 is $2,656 b. His 2016 is $1453 and 2017 is $1660. c. 2016 is $830 and 2017 is $1660 d. 2016 is $691 and 2017 is $1,384
The Answer is Choice – C = $ 830 & $ 1660
GENERAL DEPRECIATION SYSTEM (GDS) STRAIGHT-LINE SCHEDULE
Cost = $ 8300
Date = February 15, 2016
Period = 5 Years
Method = Straight Line Method
Convention = Half-Year Convention
Year |
Opening Value |
Rate (%) |
Depreciation |
Ending Book Value |
2016 |
8300 |
10 |
830 |
7470 |
2017 |
7470 |
20 |
1660 |
5810 |
2018 |
5810 |
20 |
1660 |
4150 |
2019 |
4150 |
20 |
1660 |
2490 |
2020 |
2490 |
20 |
1660 |
830 |
2021 |
830 |
10 |
830 |
0 |
Depreciation for the Year 2016 = $ 830
Depreciation for the Year 2017 = $ 1660