Michael owns a business and purchased $450,000 worth of office furniture on July 15, 2015. Later that year, on November 20, 2015, he bought $170,000 of used computer equipment. If Michael elects Section 179, what is the maximum write-off he can claim for these purchases in 2015?

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Michael owns a business and purchased $450,000 worth
of office furniture on July 15, 2015. Later that year, on
November 20, 2015, he bought $170,000 of used computer
equipment. If Michael elects Section 179, what is the
maximum write-off he can claim for these purchases in
2015?
Transcribed Image Text:Michael owns a business and purchased $450,000 worth of office furniture on July 15, 2015. Later that year, on November 20, 2015, he bought $170,000 of used computer equipment. If Michael elects Section 179, what is the maximum write-off he can claim for these purchases in 2015?
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