Question

Grape Corporation purchased a machine in December of the current year. This was the only asset purchased during the current year. The machine was placed in service in January of the following year. No assets were purchased in the following year. Grape Corporation's cost recovery would begin:
a. In the current year using a mid-quarter convention.
b. In the current year using a half-year convention.
c. In the following year using a mid-quarter convention.
d. In the following year using a half-year convention.
e. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

d. In the following year using a half-year convention

Explanation:

Since the mechine will only be in service in January of the following year, The corporation cost recovery should begin in the following year using a half year convention.