Question

Racine started a new business in the current year. She incurred $52,000 of start-up costs. If her business started on November 23rd of the current year, what is the total amount she may deduct with respect to the start-up costs for her initial year, rounded to the nearest whole number?

Answer 1

Answer:

$3,544

Explanation:

The maximum immediate expenses amount of $5000 phases out for dollar if more than $50,000 of start-up cost are incurred. Thus, the immediate expensing is  $3,000

   ($5000 - ($52,000 - $50,000))

∴ ($5000 - ($2000) = $3000

The amortization is $544

($49,000/180) × 2 months

= $544

The total amount she may deduct = $3000 + $544 = $3544.