Answer:
Ellie
A. The property is classified for 27.5-year MACRS since more than 80% of the gross rental income emanates from residential dwellings.
B. The life of the asset for this type of MACRS is 27.5 years.
C. Ellie's cost recovery for 2020/2018 is $28,848.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of building and land = $5,600,000
Appraised cost of land = $840,000 ($5,600,000 * 15%)
Appraised cost of building = $4,760,000 ( ($5,600,000 * 85%)
Rent from the bottom floor leased to a retail business = $80,000
Rent from the other floors as rental apartments = $350,000
Total value of rental income = $430,000
Retail business % of rental income = 19%
Residential apartments % of rental income = 81%
Cost recovery = $173,091 ($4,760,000/27.5) per annum
For 2 months, the cost recovery = $28,848 ($173,091 * 2/12)
