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Carl purchased the following assets during the tax year for use in his sole prop

ID: 2585050 • Letter: C

Question

Carl purchased the following assets during the tax year for use in his sole proprietorship: January 6 Equipment $7,400 October 12 Truck 20,000 December 1 Machinery 2,000 Which of the following statements is true? Carl must use half-year convention for the equipment; and must use mid-quarter convention for the truck and machinery Carl must use mid-quarter convention for all assets purchased during the year Carl must use mid-quarter convention for the equipment; and must use half-year convention for the truck and machinery Carl must use half-year convention for all assets purchased during the year Carl can use any convention he wants for any of the assets

Explanation / Answer

Carl must use half-year convention for the equipment; and must use mid-quarter convention for the truck and machinery.

Machinery purchased on Jan 6 so carl can opt for half year convention.
Truck and machinery purchased in fouth quarter so mid quarter convention will be applicable.