Question

On October 15, 2018, Jon purchased and placed in service a used car. The purchase price was $25,000. This was the only business use asset Jon acquired in 2018. He used the car 80% of the time for business and 20% for personal use. Jon used the regular MACRS method and does not claim any expense under § 179 or additional first-year depreciation. If required, round your answers to the nearest dollar. Click here to access Exhibit 8.4 and Exhibit 8.5 of the textbook. Click here to access the limits for certain automobiles. a. Is the car eligible for additional first-year depreciation? Yes b. What MACRS convention applies to the new car? Mid-quarter c. Is the automobile considered "listed property"? Yes d. Does the automobile satisfy the "predominantly used for business" definition? Yes e. The total cost recovery deduction Jon may take for 2018 with respect to the car is $

Answer 1

Answer: Total deduction= $2,528

Explanation:

25000*0.2*0.8=4,000  

Auto maximum = $3,160

Total deduction = 3,160*0.8

Total deduction= $2,528