Assume that TDW Corporation (calendar year end) has 2019 taxable income of $650,000 before the §179 expense, acquired the following assets during 2019:
Asset |
Placed in Service |
Basis |
|
Machinery |
October 12 |
$2,260,000 |
|
Computer Equipment |
February 10 |
263,000 |
|
Furniture |
April 2 |
880,000 |
|
Total |
$3,403,000 |
What is the maximum amount of §179 expense TDW may deduct for 2019?
The answer 650000 is incorrect
Solution
Maximum amount of S179 expense TDW may deduct for 2019 | |||
Property placed in service (a) | $3,403,000 | ||
Thershold for S179 phase out (b) | $2,550,000 | (threshold limit for 2019) | |
Phase out maximum $179 expense (a-b) | $853,000 | (Permanently disallowed) | |
Maximum 179 expense before phase out (d) | $1,020,000 | (threshold limit for 2019) | |
Phase out maximum $179 expense (e) | $853,000 | ||
Maximum 179 expense after phase out (d - e) | $167,000 | ||
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