Hazel purchased a new business asset (five-year asset) on September 30, 2014, at a cost of $100,000. On October 4, 2014, Hazel placed the asset in service. This was the only asset Hazel placed in service in 2014. Hazel did not elect § 179 or additional first year depreciation if available. On August 20, 2015, Hazel sold the asset. Determine the cost recovery for 2015 for the asset.

Hazel purchased a new business asset (five-year asset) on September 30, 2014, at a cost of $100,000. On October 4, 2014, Hazel placed the asset in service. This was the only asset Hazel placed in service in 2014. Hazel did not elect § 179 or additional first year depreciation if available. On August 20, 2015, Hazel sold the asset. Determine the cost recovery for 2015 for the asset.

Hazel purchased a new business asset (five-year asset) on September 30, 2014, at a cost of $100,000. On October 4, 2014, Hazel placed the asset in service. This was the only asset Hazel placed in service in 2014. Hazel did not elect § 179 or additional first year depreciation if available. On August 20, 2015, Hazel sold the asset. Determine the cost recovery for 2015 for the asset.



a. $14,250
b. $19,000
c. $23,750
d. $38,000
e. None of these


Answer: c


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