Tara purchased a machine for $40,000 to be used in her business. The cost recovery allowed and allowable for the three years the machine was used are computed as follows. Cost Recovery Allowed Cost Recovery Allowable Year 1 $16,000 $ 8,000 Year 2 9,600 12,800 Year 3 5,760 7,680 If Tara sells the machine after three years for $15,000, how much gain should she recognize? a. $3,480 b. $11,480 c. $6,360 d. $9,240 e. None of these choices are correct.
Cost of machine |
40000 |
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Cost recovery allowed |
Cost recovery allowable |
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Year 1 |
16000 |
8000 |
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Year 2 |
9600 |
12800 |
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Year 3 |
5760 |
7680 |
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Residual value |
15000 |
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Cost |
40000 |
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Less: grater cost of recovery allowed or allowable |
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Year 1 |
16000 |
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Year 2 |
12800 |
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Year 3 |
7680 |
36480 |
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Adjusted basis |
3520 |
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Recognize gain= |
Residual value-adjusted basis |
15000-3520 |
11480 |
Answer: (B) $11480
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