Concept explainers
a.
To calculate: The tax loss on the sale and the related tax benefit.
Introduction:
Tax loss:
It is the loss incurred when the total deduction claimed in a financial year exceeds the total assessable income of the year.
Tax benefit:
It is the allowable deductions on the assessable income of the taxpayer, with an intent to reduce the tax liability and burden of the taxpayer.
MACRS
MACRS stands for modified accelerated cost recovery system, which is a tool of depreciation used in the U.S. for tax purposes. This system places all the assets into categories with pre-specified depreciation periods.
b.
To calculate: The gain and related tax on the sale of asset.
Introduction:
Tax liability:
An amount of tax that is owed by a company or an individual to the taxing authority is termed as tax liability.
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