John Rawls owns and operates Philosophical Consulting, Inc. During 2019 and 2020 he made the following purchases of assets for use in the business: Asset Office Furniture Computer System Date of Purchase 5/1/2019 9/15/2020 Cost $100,000 $400,000 In addition, his business income before any cost recovery deduction in 2020 is $350,000. Prior to 2020, he always elected to recover 50% of the cost of the asset through the section 179 deduction. However, starting in 2020 he decides to take the maximum deduction possible for all new purchases. Ignore any excess business or net operating loss limitations.

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What is the 2020 cost recovery deduction for Philosophical Consulting, Inc?

John Rawls owns and operates Philosophical Consulting, Inc. During 2019 and 2020 he made the following
purchases of assets for use in the business:
Date of Purchase
Asset
Office Furniture
Computer System
Cost
5/1/2019
9/15/2020
$100,000
$400,000
In addition, his business income before any cost recovery deduction in 2020 is $350,000. Prior to 2020, he
always elected to recover 50% of the cost of the asset through the section 179 deduction. However, starting
in 2020 he decides to take the maximum deduction possible for all new purchases. Ignore any excess
business or net operating loss limitations.
Transcribed Image Text:John Rawls owns and operates Philosophical Consulting, Inc. During 2019 and 2020 he made the following purchases of assets for use in the business: Date of Purchase Asset Office Furniture Computer System Cost 5/1/2019 9/15/2020 $100,000 $400,000 In addition, his business income before any cost recovery deduction in 2020 is $350,000. Prior to 2020, he always elected to recover 50% of the cost of the asset through the section 179 deduction. However, starting in 2020 he decides to take the maximum deduction possible for all new purchases. Ignore any excess business or net operating loss limitations.
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