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Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), Listed Property, Limitation on Depreciation of Luxury Automobiles
(LO 8.2, 8.4, 8.5)
On September 14, 2019, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that is used 75 percent in his accounting business. The automobile has a basis for depreciation purposes of $40,000, and Jay uses the accelerated method under MACRS. Jay does not elect to expense under section 179.
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Calculate Jay's depreciation deduction for 2019 assuming bonus depreciation.
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Computation of Jay's depreciation deduction for 2019 assuming bonus depreciation:
Depreciation years as per MACRS for automobiles is 5 years.
Normal Depreciation for 2019 = $ 40,000 * 20% = $ 8,000
Bonus depreciation for 2019 (100% but capped at 18100 total deduction) = $10,100
Total Depreciation for 100% Use = $18,100
Actual Business Use 75%.
Jay's Depreciation deduction for 2019 = $ 18,100 * 75% = $ 13,575
