On February 15, 2012, Martin signed a 20-year lease on a commercial building. In March 2012, Martin purchased and placed in service new seven-year class assets costing $400,000. In June 2012, Martin paid $200,000 for qualified leasehold real property improvements. Martin desires to take the maximum cost recovery deduction with respect to the assets in 2012. He takes additional first-year depreciation. Assuming taxable income is not a limitation, determine Martin's maximum cost recovery for 2012.

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The Answer of On February 15, 2012, Martin signed a 20-year lease on a commercial building. In March 2012, Martin purchased and placed in service new seven-year class assets costing $400,000. In June 2012, Martin paid $200,000 for qualified leasehold real property improvements. Martin desires to take the maximum cost recovery deduction with respect to the assets in 2012. He takes additional first-year depreciation. Assuming taxable income is not a limitation, determine Martin's maximum cost recovery for 2012.

On February 15, 2012, Martin Signed a 20-Year Lease on a Commercial