Assume that ACW Corporation has 2022 taxable income of $1,900,000 for purposes of computing the $179 expense. The com acquired the following assets during 2022 (assume no bonus depreciation): (Use MACRS Table 1, Table 2 and Table 5.) Asset Machinery Computer equipment Delivery truck Qualified real property (MACRS, 15 year, 1504 DB) Total Placed in Service 12-September 10-February 21-August 2-April Basis $ 510,000 110,000 133,000 1,420,000 $ 2,173,000 a. What is the maximum amount of $179 expense ACW may deduct for 2022? b. What is the maximum total depreciation that ACW may deduct in 2022 on the assets it placed in service in 2022?
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
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