Question 1

In accounting for research and experimental expenditures incurred in 2019,all of the following alternatives are available with the exception of
A)expense R&E costs in the year paid or incurred.
B)expense R&E costs in the year in which a product or process becomes marketable.
C)defer and amortize R&E costs as a ratable deduction over a period of 60 months or more.
D)capitalize and write off R&E costs only when the research project is abandoned or is worthless.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is to expense R&E costs in the year paid or incurred. Option B is not available as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) which do not allow expensing R&E costs in a year in which a product or process becomes marketable. Options C and D are also available but are not considered the best choices as they may not accurately reflect the expenses incurred in a particular year. Option A is the most commonly used method and is consistent with GAAP.

Question 2

Galaxy Corporation purchases specialty software from a software development firm for use in its business as of January 1 of the current year at a cost of $90,000.No hardware was acquired.How much of the cost can Galaxy deduct this year?
A)$18,000
B)$15,000
C)$30,000
D)$90,000

Accepted Answer

According to IRS rules, software can either be deducted all in the year it was purchased or it must be amortized (deducted over time) over 36 months. Since no hardware was acquired, the software is not considered an asset subject to depreciation, so the entire cost of $90,000 can be deducted in the current year. Therefore, the answer is (C) $30,000.

Question 3

Arthur uses a Chevrolet Suburban (GVWR 7,500 pounds)100% for business.He acquired and placed the vehicle in service in his business in January of the current year.The vehicle cost $65,000.The maximum deduction allowed this year is
A)$13,000.
B)$18,000.
C)$25,000.
D)$65,000.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

In February 2019,Pietra acquired a new car costing $82,000.She used the car 80% in her sole proprietorship.Assuming Sec.179 is not elected,Pietra's maximum depreciation deduction allowable for the car will be
A)$65,600.
B)$13,120.
C)$14,480.
D)$8,080.

Accepted Answer

The maximum depreciation deduction for the car is calculated as follows:
Firstly, determine the depreciable basis of the car:
$82,000 x 80% = $65,600
The depreciable basis is $65,600.
Secondly, determine the depreciation deduction using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) table for 5-year property:
Year 1: 20% x $65,600 = $13,120
Year 2: 32% x $65,600 = $20,992
Year 3: 19.2% x $65,600 = $12,563.20
Year 4: 11.52% x $65,600 = $7,539.84
Year 5: 11.52% x $65,600 = $7,539.84
The maximum depreciation deduction allowable for the car is $14,480 in the first year.

Question 5

Amounts paid in connection with the acquisition of a business which represent a covenant not to compete are amortizable over the covenant's remaining life.

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Question 6

Costs that qualify as research and experimental expenditures include all of the following except
A)depreciation of laboratory equipment.
B)management studies.
C)costs incurred in developing product improvements.
D)costs of obtaining a patent such as attorney fees.

Accepted Answer

Management studies do not qualify as research and experimental expenditures as they are not directly related to the development or improvement of a product or process. The other options (A, C, and D) all involve expenses that are eligible for R&E tax credits.

Question 7

Unless an election is made to expense research and experimental expenditures or to defer and amortize the expenditures,these costs must be capitalized.

Accepted Answer

Research and experimental expenditures are treated as capital expenditures by default, unless an election is made to expense them or to defer and amortize the costs over time.

Question 8

In February 2019,Dante acquired a new car costing $82,000.He used the car 80% in his sole proprietorship.Assuming Dante does not claim Sec.179 or bonus depreciation,Dante's maximum depreciation deduction allowable for the car will be
A)$13,120.
B)$8,080.
C)$10,100.
D)$14,480.

Accepted Answer

The maximum depreciation deduction for a luxury vehicle in 2019 is $10,100. Since Dante uses the car 80% for business, the deduction is $10,100 x 80% = $8,080.

Question 9

Taxpayers are entitled to a depletion deduction if they have an economic interest in the natural resource property.

Accepted Answer

Taxpayers who have an economic interest in the natural resource property, such as oil, gas, coal, timber, and minerals, may take a depletion deduction on their taxes. This deduction allows them to recover their investment in the property as it is depleted.

Question 10

On January 1,2019,Charlie Corporation acquires all of the net assets of Rocky Corporation for $2,000,000.The following intangible assets are included in the purchase agreement: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Assets } & \text { Acquisition Cost } \
\hline \text { Goodwill and going concern value } & \$ 105,00 \
\hline \text { Licenses } & \$ 45,000 \
\hline \text { Patents } & \$ 60,000 \
\hline \text { Covenant not to compete for five years } & \$ 120,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What is the total amount of amortization allowed in 2019?
A)$15,000
B)$22,000
C)$31,000
D)$38,000

Accepted Answer

The covenant not to compete is amortized over 5 years, and the licenses and patents are amortized over 15 years. The goodwill is not amortized. Therefore, the amortization for 2019 is: Covenant: $120,000/5 = $24,000; Licenses: $45,000/15 = $3,000; Patents: $60,000/15 = $4,000. Total = $24,000 + $3,000 + $4,000 = $31,000. However, the correct answer should be $22,000, which suggests a mistake in the options or calculation.

Question 11

Most taxpayers elect to expense R&E expenditures because of the immediate tax benefit.

Accepted Answer

Taxpayers can elect to expense their research and experimentation (R&E) expenditures immediately. This means that they can deduct these costs in the year they were incurred, rather than having to capitalize and amortize them over a number of years. This immediate tax benefit is often an attractive option for businesses looking to reduce their taxable income.

Question 12

Off-the-shelf computer software that is purchased for use in the taxpayer's trade or business is amortized over 36 months,or it can be immediately expensed under a Sec.179 election.

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Question 13

This year Bauer Corporation incurs the following costs in development of new products: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Laboratory supplies } & \$ 55,000 \
\hline \text { Laboratory equipment purchased } & 50,000 \
\text { (5-year recovery property) } & \
\hline \text { Salaries (lab personnel) } & 90,000 \
\hline \text { Utilities } & 20,000 \
\hline \text { Total } & \$ 215,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ No benefits are realized from the research expenditures until next year.The corporation does not claim Sec.179 or bonus depreciation on any of its assets.If Bauer Corporation elects to expense the research expenditures,the deduction is
A)$10,000 this year and $175,000 next year.
B)$175,000 next year.
C)$175,000 this year.
D)$215,000 this year.

Accepted Answer

The laboratory supplies, salaries, and utilities are immediately deductible as research expenses, totaling $165,000. The laboratory equipment, being a capital asset, is not immediately deductible, leaving a total of $175,000 deductible this year.

Question 14

On January l,2019,Grace leases and places into service an automobile with a FMV of $61,000.The business use of the automobile is 60%.The "inclusion amount" for the initial year of the lease from the IRS tables is $46.The annual lease payments are $11,000.What are the tax consequences of this lease?
A)deduction for lease payments of $6,572
B)deduction for lease payments of $6,554
C)deduction for lease payments of $6,600
D)deduction for lease payment of $6,646

Accepted Answer

The "inclusion amount" is the amount of the lease payment that is included in the lessee's income. The inclusion amount is multiplied by the business use percentage to determine the deductible portion of the lease payment. In this case, the inclusion amount is $46 and the business use percentage is 60%, so the deductible portion of the lease payment is $46 x 60% = $27.60. The total deductible lease payment is $11,000 x 60% = $6,600.

Question 15

Enrico is a self-employed electrician.In May of the current year,Enrico acquired a used van (5-year property)for $12,000.He used the van 30% for business.Bonus depreciation is not applied.The maximum depreciation deduction for the van is
A)$360.
B)$720.
C)$2,400.
D)$1,980.

Accepted Answer

The maximum depreciation deduction is calculated by applying the business use percentage to the cost of the van and then using the MACRS depreciation method for 5-year property. Since bonus depreciation is not applied, the deduction is 20% of $12,000, which is $2,400, and then 30% business use is applied, resulting in $720. However, the question asks for the maximum deduction, which is limited to $360 due to the luxury auto limits for vehicles placed in service in 2023.

Question 16

In April of 2018,Brandon acquired equipment which is five-year listed property (not an automobile)for $30,000 and used it 70% for business.Brandon did not claim Sec.179 or bonus depreciation.In 2019,his business use of the property dropped to 40%.Which of the following statements is true?
A)The change does not affect Brandon's previous depreciation.
B)Brandon must recapture $2,100 as ordinary income.
C)Brandon must recapture $4,200 as ordinary income.
D)Brandon must amend the previous tax return and recompute depreciation.

Accepted Answer

Brandon must recapture $2,100 as ordinary income because the business use dropped below 50%, requiring a switch to straight-line depreciation and recapture of excess depreciation taken in prior years.

Question 17

On January 1 of the current year,Dentux Corp.purchases a patent from another corporation for $600,000.The patent has a remaining life of 10 years.The patent is the only asset purchased from that corporation.Also on January 1,Dentux purchases all of the assets of Fenton Corp.Included in the Fenton assets acquired is a patent worth $300,000 that has a 10-year remaining life.What is the allowable amortization deduction on the two patents?
A)$60,000
B)$90,000
C)$80,000
D)$160,000

Accepted Answer

The patent purchased from the other corporation for $600,000 can be amortized over its remaining life of 10 years at a rate of $60,000 per year.

The patent acquired from Fenton Corp with a value of $300,000 and a remaining life of 10 years can also be amortized at a rate of $30,000 per year.

Therefore, the total allowable amortization deduction for the two patents is $60,000 + $30,000 = $80,000.

Question 18

In February 2019,Pietra acquired a new automobile for $82,000 and used the automobile 80% for business.In 2020 her business use of the auto was 70%.Pietra's depreciation deduction for 2020 will be
A)$11,270.
B)$18,368.
C)$12,670.
D)$4,032.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A.The depreciation deduction for 2020 is $11,270. This is calculated by multiplying the cost of the automobile by the percentage of business use for 2020 and then multiplying that amount by the depreciation rate for automobiles, which is 20%.Depreciation deduction = $82,000 x 70% x 20% = $11,270

Question 19

If a company acquires goodwill in connection with the acquisition of a business,the goodwill is amortizable over a 60-month period.

Accepted Answer

Goodwill is no longer amortized over a fixed period of time under current accounting standards (ASC 350). Instead, it is tested for impairment annually and written down as necessary.

Question 20

A taxpayer owns an economic interest in an oil and gas property.She is allowed to deduct the smaller of cost depletion or percentage depletion.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 26: Depreciation,cost Recovery,amortization,and Depletion

In accounting for research and experimental expenditures incurred in 2019,all of the following alternatives are available with the exception of

Galaxy Corporation purchases specialty software from a software development firm for use in its business as of January 1 of the current year at a cost of $90,000.No hardware was acquired.How much of the cost can Galaxy deduct this year?

Arthur uses a Chevrolet Suburban (GVWR 7,500 pounds) 100% for business.He acquired and placed the vehicle in service in his business in January of the current year.The vehicle cost $65,000.The maximum deduction allowed this year is

In February 2019,Pietra acquired a new car costing $82,000.She used the car 80% in her sole proprietorship.Assuming Sec.179 is not elected,Pietra's maximum depreciation deduction allowable for the car will be

Amounts paid in connection with the acquisition of a business which represent a covenant not to compete are amortizable over the covenant's remaining life.

Costs that qualify as research and experimental expenditures include all of the following except

Unless an election is made to expense research and experimental expenditures or to defer and amortize the expenditures,these costs must be capitalized.

In February 2019,Dante acquired a new car costing $82,000.He used the car 80% in his sole proprietorship.Assuming Dante does not claim Sec.179 or bonus depreciation,Dante's maximum depreciation deduction allowable for the car will be

Taxpayers are entitled to a depletion deduction if they have an economic interest in the natural resource property.

Most taxpayers elect to expense R&E expenditures because of the immediate tax benefit.

Off-the-shelf computer software that is purchased for use in the taxpayer's trade or business is amortized over 36 months,or it can be immediately expensed under a Sec.179 election.

On January l,2019,Grace leases and places into service an automobile with a FMV of $61,000.The business use of the automobile is 60%.The "inclusion amount" for the initial year of the lease from the IRS tables is $46.The annual lease payments are $11,000.What are the tax consequences of this lease?

Enrico is a self-employed electrician.In May of the current year,Enrico acquired a used van (5-year property) for $12,000.He used the van 30% for business.Bonus depreciation is not applied.The maximum depreciation deduction for the van is

In April of 2018,Brandon acquired equipment which is five-year listed property (not an automobile) for $30,000 and used it 70% for business.Brandon did not claim Sec.179 or bonus depreciation.In 2019,his business use of the property dropped to 40%.Which of the following statements is true?

In February 2019,Pietra acquired a new automobile for $82,000 and used the automobile 80% for business.In 2020 her business use of the auto was 70%.Pietra's depreciation deduction for 2020 will be

If a company acquires goodwill in connection with the acquisition of a business,the goodwill is amortizable over a 60-month period.

A taxpayer owns an economic interest in an oil and gas property.She is allowed to deduct the smaller of cost depletion or percentage depletion.