A tractor for over-the-road hauling is purchased for $90,000. It is expected to be of use to the company for 6 years, after which it will be salvaged for $4,000. Calculate the depreciation deduction and the unrecovered investment during each year of the tractor's life using MACRS-GDS allowances. a. What is the MACRS-GDS property class? ANSWER O b. Assume the tractor is used for the full 6 years ANSWER + c. Assume the tractor is sold during the 4th year of use. ANSWER O d. Assume the tractor is sold during the 3rd year of use.

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A tractor for over-the-road hauling is purchased for $90,000. It is expected to be of use to the company for 6 years, after which
it will be salvaged for $4,000. Calculate the depreciation deduction and the unrecovered investment during each year of the
tractor's life using MACRS-GDS allowances.
a. What is the MACRS-GDS property class?
ANSWER
b. Assume the tractor is used for the full 6 years
ANSWER
of use.
c. Assume the tractor is sold during the 4th year
ANSWER
d. Assume the tractor is sold during the 3rd year of use.
Transcribed Image Text:A tractor for over-the-road hauling is purchased for $90,000. It is expected to be of use to the company for 6 years, after which it will be salvaged for $4,000. Calculate the depreciation deduction and the unrecovered investment during each year of the tractor's life using MACRS-GDS allowances. a. What is the MACRS-GDS property class? ANSWER b. Assume the tractor is used for the full 6 years ANSWER of use. c. Assume the tractor is sold during the 4th year ANSWER d. Assume the tractor is sold during the 3rd year of use.
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