Asked by Courtnie Marie on Jun 15, 2024

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Lateefah purchased a new office building on April 1,2017,for $3,000,000.On August 20,2021,the building was sold.What is the cost recovery deduction for the year of purchase and the year of sale?

Cost Recovery Deduction

A deduction that allows a taxpayer to recover the cost of an investment over time, such as through depreciation or amortization.

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Tùng D??ngJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
Year of purchase: $3,000,000 × .01819 = $54,570.
Year of sale: $3,000,000 × .02564 × 7.5/12 = $48,075.