A consulting company is buying a new computer system for their headquarters for $175,000. The asset has a life of 5 years, and it will be put to service on April 1st 2022. Develop a full depreciation table for this asset according to MACRS (i.e., calculate the deductions allowed for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027). What is the book value of this asset if it is sold on Sept 1st 2026 and what are the tax implications if it was sold for $30,000. The company is in a 23% tax bracket.

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A consulting company is buying a new computer system for their headquarters for $175,000. The
asset has a life of 5 years, and it will be put to service on April 1st 2022. Develop a full depreciation
table for this asset according to MACRS (i.e., calculate the deductions allowed for 2022, 2023, 2024,
2025, 2026 and 2027). What is the book value of this asset if it is sold on Sept 1st 2026 and what are
the tax implications if it was sold for $30,000. The company is in a 23% tax bracket.
Transcribed Image Text:A consulting company is buying a new computer system for their headquarters for $175,000. The asset has a life of 5 years, and it will be put to service on April 1st 2022. Develop a full depreciation table for this asset according to MACRS (i.e., calculate the deductions allowed for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027). What is the book value of this asset if it is sold on Sept 1st 2026 and what are the tax implications if it was sold for $30,000. The company is in a 23% tax bracket.
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