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On April 3, 2017, Terry purchased and placed in service a building that cost $2,000,000. An appraisal determined that 25% of the total cost was attributed to the value of the land. The bottom floor of the building is leased to a retail business for $32,000. The other floors of the building are rental apartments with an annual rent of $160,000. If required, round your answers to the nearest dollar. Click here to access the depreciation table to use for this problem.
a. How is the property classified for MACRS? Residential rental real estate
b. What is the life of the asset for MACRS? 27.5 years
c. Terry's cost recovery deduction for 2017 is ?