Deirdre's business purchased two assets during the current year (a full 12-month tax year).On January 20 Deirdre placed in service computer equipment (five-year property)with a basis of $15,000 andon September 1 placed in service machinery (seven-year property)with a basis of $15,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation). (Use MACRS Half-Year ConventionTable.)(Round final answer to the nearest whole number.)
A)$1,286
B)$5,144
C)$5,786
D)$6,000
E)None of the choices are correct.

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The Answer of Deirdre's business purchased two assets during the current year (a full 12-month tax year).On January 20 Deirdre placed in service computer equipment (five-year property)with a basis of $15,000 andon September 1 placed in service machinery (seven-year property)with a basis of $15,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation). (Use MACRS Half-Year ConventionTable.)(Round final answer to the nearest whole number.)
A)$1,286
B)$5,144
C)$5,786
D)$6,000
E)None of the choices are correct.

Deirdre's Business Purchased Two Assets During the Current Year (A