Beth’s business purchased only one asset during the current…

Beth’s business purchased only one asset during the current year (a full 12-month tax year). On December 1 Beth placed in service machinery (seven-year property) with a basis of $50,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation). (Use the correct MACRS Table)

Sumner sold equipment that it uses in its business for $30,0…

Sumner sold equipment that it uses in its business for $30,000. Sumner bought the equipment a few years ago for $80,000 and has claimed $40,000 of depreciation expense. Assuming that this is Sumner’s only disposition during the year, what is the amount and character of Sumner’s gain or loss?

Producer “A” is out of storage space wants to move its inven…

Producer “A” is out of storage space wants to move its inventory out of its warehouse to its wholesalers within the next 10 days. Which of the following would be MOST likely to encourage its wholesalers to take over immediate responsibility for the storage function?