George is a self-employed electrician. In April of the current year, George acquired a used van (5-year property) for $15,000. He used the van 75% for business and 25% for personal purposes. George does not apply Sec. 179 or bonus depreciation. The maximum depreciation deduction for the van is
A) $1,200.
B) $2,250.
C) $3,000.
D) $1,920.
Answer is B. $ 2250
Explanation:
Cost of the assets (A) | $ 15000 |
used for business purpose (%) (B) | 75% |
used for business purpose (A*B) | 11250 |
Following MACRS rate of DDB is 20% | |
Depreciation deduction | $ 11250* 20% |
2250 |
Since section 179 is not used by the company than , next applicable method is use of MARCS, hence that is followed. Further, maximum deduction will be under 200 % DD so this method is applied.
Deduction is available only for assets used for business purpose. So it is allowable on 75% of the amount only.
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