Bill purchased a computer for his business. Bill paid $2,610 for the computer plus $196 for sales tax. He paid $300 for the computer to be set up in his office. When Bill filed his tax return, his tax preparer used Section 179 to expense the cost. What is Bill's adjusted basis in the computer? 1. $3,106 2. $2,806 3. $2,610 4. $0

Bill purchased a computer for his business. Bill paid $2,610 for the computer plus $196 for sales tax. He paid $300 for the computer to be set up in his office. When Bill filed his tax return, his tax preparer used Section 179 to expense the cost. What is Bill's adjusted basis in the computer? 1. $3,106 2. $2,806 3. $2,610 4. $0

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter5: Introduction To Business Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

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