CHAPTER #10 PROBLEM A Scott Tire Co. began operations January 1, 2014. Keith, th
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CHAPTER #10 PROBLEM A Scott Tire Co. began operations January 1, 2014. Keith, the sole proprietor, purchased a building, land, and one piece of machinery in the first year of operations. In the current year, Keith purchased two additional pieces of equipment, and a tow-truck. Keith wants to maximize his depreciation deduction this year. Use the following information to complete a Depreciation Worksheet and then prepare a Form 4562 for the current year for Scott Tire Co. (EIN# 25-6183786) which is owned by Keith. Be sure and read the additional information below Date Acquired MACRS LifePurchase Price 5 years 39 years Asset Machine A Non-residential Building Land Equipment A Equipment B Tow Truck A 1/15/2014 1/31/2014 2/15/2014 06/1/2016 11/1/2016 12/1/2016 $30,000 $205,000 $55,000 $35,000 $25,000 $22,000 7 years 5 years 5 years Scott Tire Co.'s Net Profit on Schedule C(before any depreciation) is $45,000.Explanation / Answer
Asset Date Acquired MACRS Life Purchase price Year of charge Basis MACRS % Depreciation Machine A 15-Jan-2014 5 years $30,000 3rd year First quarter 15.600% $4,680.000 Non-Residential Building 31-Jan-2014 39 years $205,000 3rd year Yearly 2.564% $5,256.20 Land 15-Feb-2014 $55,000 Equipment A 1-Jun-2016 7 years $35,000 1st year Second quarter 17.850% $6,247.50 Equipment B 1-Nov-2016 5 years $25,000 1st year Fourth quarter 5.000% $1,250.00 Tow Truck A 1-Dec-2016 5 years $22,000 1st year Fourth quarter 5.000% $1,100.00 Total $18,533.700