On August 1 of year 0, Dirksen purchased a machine for $23,750 to use in its business. On December 4 of year 0, Dirksen sold the machine for $21,500. Use MACRS Table. Note: Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round percentages used for calculations. Round other intermediate computations to the nearest whole dollar amount. Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable.   b. Dirksen depreciated the machinery using MACRS (seven-year recovery period). What are the amount and character of the gain or loss Dirksen will recognize on the sale if the machine is sold on January 15 of year 1 instead?

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On August 1 of year 0, Dirksen purchased a machine for $23,750 to use in its business. On December 4 of year 0, Dirksen sold the machine for $21,500. Use MACRS Table.

Note: Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round percentages used for calculations. Round other intermediate computations to the nearest whole dollar amount. Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable.

 

b. Dirksen depreciated the machinery using MACRS (seven-year recovery period). What are the amount and character of the gain or loss Dirksen will recognize on the sale if the machine is sold on January 15 of year 1 instead?

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