Jane is a CPA in practice and purchases a Mercedes GL Class SUV that weighs over 6,000 lbs for $120,000 to be used 100% for her Accounting practice in 2023. She has taxable income of $ 200,000 before any deductions for the vehicle. She would like to take the greatest deduction possible for the truck in 2023. How much is her maximum depreciation deduction, including bonus and Sec. 179, for Jane in 2023 for the truck?

Jane is a CPA in practice and purchases a Mercedes GL Class SUV that weighs over 6,000 lbs for $120,000 to be used 100% for her Accounting practice in 2023. She has taxable income of $ 200,000 before any deductions for the vehicle. She would like to take the greatest deduction possible for the truck in 2023. How much is her maximum depreciation deduction, including bonus and Sec. 179, for Jane in 2023 for the truck?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6P: Teresa is a civil engineer who uses her automobile for business. Teresa drove her automobile a total...

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