During the year 2016, a calendar year taxpayer, Marvelous Munchies, a chain of specialty food shops, purchased equipment as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l l }
\text { Date } & \text { Asset } & \text { Cost } \
\hline \text { March 3 } & \text { Refrigerators } & 600,000 \
\text { October9 } & \text { Equipment } & 2,200,000
\end{array}$$ Assume the property is all 5-year property, but does not qualify for bonus depreciation. What is the maximum depreciation that may be deducted for the assets this year, 2016, assuming the alternative depreciation system is not chosen?

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During the year 2016, a calendar year taxpayer, Marvelous Munchies, a chain of specialty food shops, purchased equipment as follows:
 $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { Date } & \text { Asset } & \text { Cost } \
\hline \text { March 3 } & \text { Refrigerators } & 600,000 \
\text { October9 } & \text { Equipment } & 2,200,000
\end{array}$$ Assume the property is all 5-year property, but does not qualify for bonus depreciation. What is the maximum depreciation that may be deducted for the assets this year, 2016, assuming the alternative depreciation system is not chosen?

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The Answer of During the year 2016, a calendar year taxpayer, Marvelous Munchies, a chain of specialty food shops, purchased equipment as follows:
 $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { Date } & \text { Asset } & \text { Cost } \
\hline \text { March 3 } & \text { Refrigerators } & 600,000 \
\text { October9 } & \text { Equipment } & 2,200,000
\end{array}$$ Assume the property is all 5-year property, but does not qualify for bonus depreciation. What is the maximum depreciation that may be deducted for the assets this year, 2016, assuming the alternative depreciation system is not chosen?

During the Year 2016, a Calendar Year Taxpayer, Marvelous Munchies