Tara purchased a machine for $40,000 to be used in her business. The cost recovery allowed and allowable for the three years the machine was used are as follows:
Cost Recovery Allowed Cost Recovery Allowable
Year 1 $16,000 $ 8,000
Year 2 9,600 12,800
Year 3 5,760 7,680
a. $3,480
b. $6,360
c. $9,240
d. $11,480
e. None of these
Answer: d
Cost Recovery Allowed Cost Recovery Allowable
Year 1 $16,000 $ 8,000
Year 2 9,600 12,800
Year 3 5,760 7,680
If Tara sells the machine after three years for $15,000, how much gain should she recognize?
a. $3,480
b. $6,360
c. $9,240
d. $11,480
e. None of these
Answer: d