James purchased office equipment for his business. The equipment has a
- $2,000
- $1,000
- $500
- $0
- None of the above
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- Individual Income TaxesAccountingISBN:9780357109731Author:HoffmanPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT