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CHAPTER 8
DEPRECIATION, COST RECOVERY, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM MATERIALS
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1 LO 1 Cost recovery Unchanged 1

2 LO 1 Personal property versus personal use New
property
3 LO 1 Cost recovery of land improvements Unchanged 3
4 LO 2 Eligibility for cost recovery Unchanged 4
5 LO 2 Mid-quarter convention: placed in service Unchanged 5
6 LO 2 MACRS tables New
7 LO 2 Mid-quarter convention: year placed in Unchanged 7
service
8 LO 2 Property eligible for additional first-year Unchanged 8
depreciation
9 LO 2 Mid-quarter convention: year of sale Unchanged 9
10 LO 2 Residential rental real estate deduction New
11 LO 2 Straight-line method: applicable convention Unchanged 11
12 LO 2 Farm property Unchanged 12
13 LO 2 Farm property New
15 LO 2 Leasehold property owned by lessor Unchanged 15
16 LO 2 Qualified leasehold property owned by lessee Unchanged 16
17 LO 3 Section 179 expensing Unchanged 18
18 LO 3 Depreciation recapture and § 179 expense New
19 LO 3 Section 179 expensing: effect on MACRS Updated 19
cost recovery
20 LO 3 Section 179 expensing: carryforward Updated 20
21 LO 3 Section 179 expensing: taxable income Unchanged 21
limitation
22 LO 2, 3 Section 179 expensing: eligibility Unchanged 22
23 LO 3, 4 Listed property: passenger auto Unchanged 23
24 LO 4 Listed property: passenger auto and cost Unchanged 24
recovery limit
25 LO 4 Listed property and change in percentage New
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26 LO 7 Amortization: § 197 intangibles Unchanged 26

27 LO 7 Covenant not to compete Unchanged 27
28 LO 7 Startup expenditures Unchanged 28
29 LO 7 Startup expenditures Unchanged 29
30 LO 8 Cost depletion Unchanged 30
*31 LO 1, 2 Cost recovery allowed and allowable Unchanged 31
32 LO 1, 2 Personal residence converted to rental Modified 32
property
*33 LO 2 MACRS for personalty Unchanged 33
*34 LO 2 MACRS for personalty Unchanged 34
*35 LO 2 MACRS for personalty: half-year convention Modified 35
*36 LO 2 MACRS for personalty: mid-quarter Unchanged 36
convention
*37 LO 2 MACRS for realty Modified 37
*38 LO 2 MACRS for realty Unchanged 38
*39 LO 2 MACRS for realty Modified 39
*40 LO 2 MACRS for realty Unchanged 40
43 LO 2 Leasehold improvement property Unchanged 43
44 LO 2 Leasehold improvement property Unchanged 44
*45 LO 2, 3, 9 MACRS and § 179 expensing Updated 45
*46 LO 2, 3 MACRS and § 179 expensing Updated 46
*47 LO 2, 3, 9 MACRS and § 179 expensing Updated 47
*48 LO 3, 4 Listed property and § 179 deduction: not Updated 48
passenger automobile
*49 LO 2, 4 Listed property: luxury auto Updated 49
*50 LO 4 Listed property: luxury auto Updated 50
*51 LO 2, 3, 4 Listed property: not passenger automobile Unchanged 51
*52 LO 2, 4 Listed property: recapture and luxury auto Unchanged 52
*53 LO 2, 4, 9 Listed property Unchanged 53
*54 LO 2, 4, 9 Listed property: lease versus purchase for Updated 54
luxury auto
55 LO 2, 5 Alternative minimum tax cost recovery Unchanged 55
*56 LO 2, 5, 9 Alternative depreciation system versus Unchanged 56
MACRS
*57 LO 2, 7, 9 Amortization of goodwill versus MACRS Unchanged 57
on building
*58 LO 7 Startup expenditures Modified 58
*59 LO 7 Startup expenditures Modified 59
*60 LO 8 Depletion: cost versus percentage Unchanged 60
*61 LO 8, 9 Intangible drilling costs: capitalized versus Unchanged 61
expensed
*62 Cumulative Modified 62
*63 Cumulative Unchanged 63
*The solution to this problem is available on a transparency master.
Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, and Depletion 8-3
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1 Depreciation of aircraft parts Unchanged 1

2 Cost recovery: § 179 New
3 Internet activity Unchanged 3
CHECK FIGURES
31. Loss $11,515. 47. $528,573.

32. $300,000 basis; $8,637 cost 48. $35,000.
recovery. 49. $1,000.
33. $74,289. 50. $11,160 in 2013; $5,100 in 2014.
34.a. $38,839. 51.a. $47,200.
34.b. $6,457. 51.b. $32,400.
35.a. $40,000. 52. Deduction in 2013 $2,528; deduction
35.b. $32,000. in 2014 $2,800; recapture in 2014
36. $83,320. $928.
37.a. $20,330. 53. $174.
37.b. $52,776. 54. Leasing provides a greater tax benefit.
38. $38,640. 55. Regular tax deduction $3,200; AMT
39. 2013 $173,340; 2023 $276,912. deduction $2,400.
40.a. $25,610. 56. $3,192.
40.b. $41,360. 57. The first option produces a $12,617
41. $16,065. greater deduction.
42. $42,000. 58. $3,556.
43. $154,995. 59. $3,700.
44. $65,980 loss. 60. $4,360,000 taxable income.
45.a. $514,290. 61. Capitalized $1,880,000; expensed
45.b. $520,000. $1,024,000.
45.c. Allocate to 7-year class property. 62. Refund due for 2012 $2,547.
46. Cost recovery $155,000; § 179 63. AGI without purchase $198,000; AGI
carryforward $359,290. with purchase $201,840.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Property that is classified as personal use property is not used in a trade or business or a
transaction entered into for profit and hence, is not subject to cost recovery. p. 8-3
2. Personal property is any asset that is not real property. Personal use property is any property
(realty or personalty) that is held for personal use rather than for use in a trade or business or
income-producing activity. p. 8-3
3. Land improvements have a class life of 15 years. p. 8-6
4. The relevant issues for Henry are:
• Can a portion of the purchase costs of a ski resort, which are allocated to the construction
costs of the resort’s mountain roads, trails, and slopes, be depreciated?
• If such costs can be depreciated, what is the correct recovery period?

• Can costs incurred subsequent to the purchase, attributable to maintenance of such
mountain roads, trails, and slopes, be depreciated?
pp. 8-3 and 8-4
5. The “placed in service date” and not the purchase date is the critical date in determining
whether the mid-quarter or half-year convention applies. pp. 8-7 to 8-9
6. The three factors which the MACRS tables take into account are: (1) recovery period, (2)
method, and (3) convention. pp. 8-5 to 8-9
7. The asset is treated as if it were placed in service in the middle of the quarter. The factors in
the table take this into account and hence, the cost of the asset is multiplied by the factor to
determine the first year’s cost recovery. p. 8-9
8. Qualified property for additional first-year depreciation includes most types of new property
other than buildings. pp. 8-7 and 8-8
9. The asset is treated as if it were sold in the middle of the quarter, and hence, one-half quarter
of cost recovery is allowed in the quarter of the sale. If the sale is in the first quarter, the
fraction is 0.5/4; in the second quarter 1.5/4; in the third quarter 2.5/4; and in the fourth
quarter 3.5/4. p. 8-10
10. Residential rental real estate is property where 80% or more of the gross rental revenues are
from non-transient dwelling units. p. 8-10
11. Even if MACRS straight-line is elected for the 7-year class assets, the cost recovery on the
5-year class assets will be computed using regular MACRS with a mid-quarter convention
unless a separate election is made to use MACRS straight-line for the 5-year class assets.
With respect to the mid-quarter convention, the assumption is made that Robert is a calendar
year taxpayer. pp. 8-8 to 8-10
12. The general cost recovery method for new farming equipment is the 150% declining-balance
method. However, the straight-line method is required for any tree or vine bearing fruits or
nuts. The recovery period is 7 years. p. 8-12
13. Even though the election is made, it does not prevent the taxpayer from electing to expense
personalty under § 179. p. 8-12
14. The following issues are relevant for Jim:
• What is the cost of a self-produced animal for purposes of computing its cost recovery?
• What is the proper placed in service date relating to self-produced breeding animals?
p. 8-12
15. The recovery methods and periods for lessor owned leasehold improvement property
generally are the same as those used for non-leasehold property. pp. 8-13 and 8-14
16. The costs are recovered in accordance with the general cost recovery rules without regard to
the lease term. Any unrecovered basis in property not retained by the lessee is deducted in
the year the lease is terminated. p. 8-13
17. Section 179 can only be taken on property used in a trade or business. p. 8-14
18. Ordinary income recapture is required any time property on which an expense has been taken
under § 179 is no longer used predominantly in a trade or business. p. 8-16
19. The basis of the asset is reduced by the § 179 limited expensing deduction (after applying the
$2,000,000 limitation and before the taxable income limitation) before computing additional
first-year depreciation and MACRS cost recovery. pp. 8-14 and 8-15
20. The § 179 amount eligible for expensing in a carryforward year is limited to the lesser of (1)
the statutory dollar amount of $500,000 (2013) reduced by the cost of § 179 property placed
in service in excess of $2,000,000 (2013) in the carryforward year or (2) the business income
limitation in the carryforward year. p. 8-15
21. Taxable income, for § 179 purposes, is defined as the aggregate amount of taxable income of
any trade or business of the taxpayer without regard to the amount expensed under § 179.
Therefore, the taxable income computation for purposes of the § 179 limit includes the
deduction for additional first-year depreciation and MACRS. p. 8-15
22. The following issues are relevant to John:

• Is John entitled to a § 179 deduction?
• How much, if any, can John deduct under § 179 on his own tax return?
pp. 8-14 and 8-15
23. An automobile is listed property and consequently must pass the predominantly business use
test to be eligible for MACRS statutory percentage cost recovery. However, by weighing
more than 6,000 pounds, the automobile is not subject to the statutory dollar limits on cost
recovery. However, legislation enacted in 2004 provides that SUVs with a GVW between
6,000 pounds and 14,000 pounds are subject to a $25,000 ceiling in calculating the § 179
expense rather than the normal ceiling for 2013 of $500,000. p. 8-19
24. The cost of listed property that does not pass the more-than-50% business usage test must be
recovered using the straight-line method. If the listed property is an automobile, the cost
recovery is further limited by the cost recovery limitations. pp. 8-16 and 8-19
25. The property is subject to cost recovery recapture which is included in the taxpayer’s income
tax return as ordinary income. The amount of the inclusion is the excess cost recovery which
is the excess of the cost recovery deduction taken in prior years using the statutory
percentage method over the amount that would have been allowed if the straight-line method
had been used since the property was placed in service. p. 8-20
26. The amortization period for a § 197 intangible is 15 years regardless of the actual useful life.
p. 8-24
27. The following issues are relevant for Orange Motors:
• Does the noncompete agreement come under § 197 for intangibles?

• Was the noncompete agreement in connection with the acquisition of a trade or business?
• Can the cost of the noncompete agreement be amortized over a period other than the
normal statutory period if the noncompete agreement is legally enforceable for a shorter
period of time?
• What is the normal statutory period for amortizing intangibles?
p. 8-24
28. The elective treatment for start-up expenditures allows the taxpayer to deduct the lesser of:
(1) the amount of start-up expenditures with respect to the trade or business or (2) $5,000,
reduced, but not below zero, by the amount by which the start-up expenditures exceed
$50,000. Any start-up expenditures not deducted may be amortized ratably over a 180-month
period beginning in the month in which the trade or business begins. pp. 8-24 and 8-25
29. The following issues are relevant for George.
• Are all of the expenditures qualifying expenditures?

• Which of the expenditures must be capitalized?
• Which of the expenditures will qualify for amortization under § 195?
• What is the amount that may be deducted under § 195 for the year 2013?
pp. 8-24 and 8-25
30. The cost basis is divided by the estimated recoverable units of the asset to arrive at the
depletion per unit. The depletion per unit then is multiplied by the number of units sold
during the year to arrive at the cost depletion allowed. p. 8-27
PROBLEMS
31. Cost of asset $200,000
Less: Greater of allowed and allowable cost recovery:

2011 $ 910
2012 7,272 (8,182)
Basis at the end of 2012 $191,818
Less: Cost recovery for 2013 ($200,000 × 3.636% × .5/12) (303)
Basis on date of sale $191,515
Loss on sale of asset ($180,000 – $191,515) ($11,515)

p. 8-4 and Table 8.6
32. José’s basis for cost recovery is $300,000 because the basis of the house at the date of the
conversion from personal use to rental property ($300,000) is less than the $400,000 fair
market value. The cost recovery is $8,637 [$300,000 × 2.879% (Table 8.6)]. p. 8-4
33. The office furniture qualifies for additional first-year depreciation. So part of the $130,000
cost can be deducted as additional first-year depreciation. The property is 7-year class
property. Recovery would be calculated as follows:
Additional first-year depreciation
($130,000 × .50) $65,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($130,000 – $65,000) × .1429 (Table 8.1)] 9,289
Total cost recovery $74,289
pp. 8-5 to 8-8
34. a. The mid-quarter convention must be used. The office machine is 7-year class
property.
2013
($75,000 × .50) $37,500
MACRS cost recovery
[($75,000 – $37,500) × .0357 (Table 8.2)] 1,339
b. 2014
MACRS cost recovery [$37,500 × (.2755 × 2.5/4)] $6,457
pp. 8-5 to 8-9
35. a. 2013
MACRS cost recovery ($200,000 × 20%) (Table 8.1) $40,000
b. 2014
MACRS cost recovery [$200,000 × 32% (Table 8.1) × 1/2] $32,000
pp. 8-5 to 8-8
36. The mid-quarter convention must be used because the cost of the computers acquired in the
4th quarter exceeds 40% of the cost of all the personal property acquired during the year
($70,000/$150,000 = 47%).
Furniture (7-year class)
($40,000 × .50) $20,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($40,000 – $20,000) × .1785 (Table 8.2)] 3,570
Trucks (5-year class)
($40,000 × .50) 20,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($40,000 – $20,000) × .15 (Table 8.2)] 3,000
Computers (5-year class)
($70,000 × .50) 35,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($70,000 – $35,000) × .05 (Table 8.2)] 1,750
pp. 8-5 to 8-9
37. a. The building was placed in service in October.
2013: $3,800,000 × .00535 (Table 8.6) = $20,330
b. 2017: $3,800,000 × .02564 (Table 8.6) × 6.5/12 = $52,776
pp. 8-10 and 8-11
38. The building meets the 80% gross receipts from dwelling units test. Therefore, it is classified
as residential real property. The building’s depreciable basis is $1,500,000 [$2,000,000 (cost)
– $500,000 (land)].
$1,500,000 × 2.576% (Table 8.6) = $38,640
p. 8-10
39. 2013: $10,800,000 × .01605 (Table 8.6) = $173,340
2023: $10,800,000 × .02564 (Table 8.6) = $276,912
pp. 8-10 and 8-11
40. The building’s depreciable basis is $1,300,000 [$1,600,000 (cost) – $300,000 (land)].
a. 2013: $1,300,000 × .0197 (Table 8.6) = $25,610
b. 2019: $1,300,000 × .03636 (Table 8.6) × 10.5/12 = $41,360

p. 8-10
41. The 150% declining-balance method must be used under these circumstances with a 7-year
cost recovery period.
MACRS cost recovery ($150,000 × .1071) (Table 8.4) $16,065
p. 8-11
42. Additional first-year depreciation ($80,000 × .50) $40,000
MACRS cost recovery (straight-line method)
[($80,000 – $40,000) × .05 (Table 8.5)] 2,000
pp. 8-12 and 8-13
43. This is a qualified leasehold improvement.

Additional first-year depreciation ($300,000 × .50) $150,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($300,000 – $150,000) × .0333 (Table 8.3)] 4,995
pp. 8-13 and 8-14
44. Cost of leasehold improvement $80,000

Less: Cost recovery
2007 (.02247 × $80,000) (1,798)
2008-2012 (.02564 × $80,000 × 5) (10,256)
2013 [.02564 × (11.5/12) × $80,000] (1,966)
Loss (unrecovered cost) $65,980
pp. 8-13, 8-14, and Table 8.6
45. a. 5-year class property

Immediate expense deduction under § 179 $200,000
7-year class property

Immediate expense deduction under § 179 300,000
($500,000 – $200,000)
MACRS cost recovery
[($400,000 – $300,000) × .1429] 14,290
Total deduction $514,290
b. 7-year class property
Immediate expense deduction under § 179 $400,000
5-year class property
Immediate expense deduction under § 179 100,000
[($200,000 – $100,000) × .20] 20,000
c. The deduction for the year would be $5,710 ($520,000 – $514,290) larger if § 179
expense is first allocated to the 7-year class property (i.e., the longer lived asset).
pp. 8-5 to 8-15 and Table 8.1
46. Section 179 limit $500,000

Cost recovery for 7-year class assets
[($600,000 – $500,000) × .1429] $14,290
Income limitation
Income before § 179 and cost recovery $250,000
Cost recovery ($95,000 + $14,290) (109,290)
Income before § 179 amount $140,710
Section 179 amount of $500,000 (limited to $140,710) 140,710

Total deduction with respect to the 7-year assets in 2013 $155,000
Section 179 carryforward ($500,000 – $140,710) $359,290
pp. 8-14 and 8-15
47. Section 179 expense $500,000
[($550,000 – $500,000) × .50] 25,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($550,000 – $500,000 – $25,000) × .1429] 3,573
pp. 8-8 to 8-15
48. Hoffman, Maloney, Raabe, and Young, CPAs
5191 Natorp Boulevard
Mason, OH 45040
December 20, 2012
Mr. John Johnson
100 Morningside Drive
Clinton, MS 39058
Dear Mr. Johnson:

I am responding to your inquiry concerning the amount of cost recovery you may deduct in
the first year of operation of a new taxi. If the automobile is purchased at the beginning of
2013 for $35,000, the total recovery in the first year would be $35,000.
Because the car will be used as a taxi, it is not subject to the cost recovery limitations
imposed on passenger automobiles. This $35,000 recovery assumes that your income from
your taxi business before considering this recovery would be at least $35,000 and an election
is made under § 179 to expense the maximum allowable amount.
If you need additional information or need clarification of our calculations, please contact me.
Sincerely yours,
John J. Jones, CPA

Partner
TAX FILE MEMORANDUM
December 20, 2012
FROM: John J. Jones
SUBJECT: John Johnson: Calculations for cost recovery in year of acquisition
Facts. John Johnson is considering purchasing an automobile at the beginning of 2013 to be

used 100% as a taxi. The cost of the automobile is $35,000. John wants to know the total
recovery for the year of acquisition of the car.
Calculations. Because the automobile will be used as a taxi, it is not subject to the cost
recovery limitations for passenger automobiles. Therefore, John can elect § 179 expensing.
In deducting the §179 amount of $35,000, the assumption is made that John’s income from
the taxi business before considering the § 179 expense will equal or exceed $35,000.
pp. 8-16 to 8-19
49. Since the car is a used car, it is not eligible for additional first-year depreciation.
MACRS cost recovery:
Cost $25,000
Statutory percentage (mid-quarter convention) × 5%
Cost recovery but subject to the limitation $ 1,250
Recovery limit (limited to $3,160*) $ 1,250

Less: Personal usage (20% × $1,250) (250)
Cost recovery $ 1,000
*These cost recovery limits are indexed annually. The 2012 amounts are used.
pp. 8-17 to 8-19 and Table 8.2
50. Deduction for 2013

Additional first-year depreciation ($20,000 × 50%) $10,000
MACRS cost recovery [($20,000 – $10,000) × 20%] 2,000
Limited to $11,160* ($3,160 + $8,000) $12,000
Deduction for 2014
($20,000 × 32%) = $6,400 (limited to $5,100*) $6,400
So the deduction for 2013 is $11,160 and for 2014 is $5,100.
pp. 8-16 to 8-18, Example 6, and Table 8.1
51. a. Because the Escalade has a GVW rating in excess of 6,000 pounds, it is not a
passenger automobile and hence is not subject to the cost recovery limitations.
However, since the vehicle is an SUV with a GVW between 6,000 and 14,000
pounds, the § 179 expense amount is limited to $25,000.
§ 179 expense $25,000

Additional first-year depreciation [($62,000 – $25,000) × 50%] 18,500
MACRS cost recovery [$62,000 – $25,000 – $18,500) × .20] 3,700
b. If Helen elected not to take additional first-year depreciation, the total deductions
would be as follows:
§ 179 expense $25,000
MACRS cost recovery [($62,000 – $25,000) × 20%] 7,400
pp. 8-18 and 8-19
52. Deduction for 2013
MACRS cost recovery ($20,000 × 20%) = $4,000
(limited to $3,160*) × 80% $2,528
Deduction for 2014
Straight-line ($20,000 × 20%) = $4,000 (limited to $5,100*) × 70% $2,800
Cost recovery recapture in 2014
2013 deduction $2,528
Straight-line ($20,000 × 10%) = $2,000
(limited to $3,160*) × 80% (1,600)
Excess $ 928
pp. 8-19, 8-20, and Tables 8.1 and 8.5
53. 100% business use
[$4,000 × 20% (Table 8.1)] × 100% $800
45% business use
[($4,000 × 10%) (Table 8.5)] × 45% (180)
Reduced cost recovery if personal use occurs $620
Tax cost ($620 × 28%) $174
pp. 8-16 to 8-20
54. Hoffman, Maloney, Raabe, and Young, CPAs
Mason, OH 45040
December 20, 2012
Mr. Dennis Harding
150 Avenue I
Memphis, TN 38112
Dear Mr. Harding:
I am writing in response to your request concerning the tax consequences of purchasing
versus leasing an automobile. Our calculations are based on the data you provided in our
telephone conversation.
If the automobile is purchased, the total cost recovery deductions for the five years would be
$15,080. If the automobile is leased, lease payment deductions would total $22,500. In
addition, you also would have to include $286 in your gross income.
If you need additional information or need clarification of our calculations, please contact us.
Sincerely yours,
John J. Jones, CPA

Partner
TAX FILE MEMORANDUM
December 20, 2013
FROM: John J. Jones
SUBJECT: Dennis Harding: Calculation of lease versus purchase
Facts. Dennis Harding is considering purchasing or leasing an automobile on January 1,
2013. The purchase price of the automobile is $48,500. The lease payments for five years
would be $375 per month. The inclusion dollar amounts for the next five years would be $19,
$42, $63, $75, and $87. Dennis wants to know the effect on his adjusted gross income for the
purchase versus the lease of the automobile for five years.
Calculations
Purchase: cost recovery deductions
2013 ($48,500 × 20%) = $9,700 (limited to $3,160*) $ 3,160
2014 [$48,500 × 32% (limited to $5,100*)] 5,100
2015 [$48,500 × 19.2% (limited to $3,050*)] 3,050
2016 [$48,500 × 11.52% (limited to $1,875*)] 1,875
2017 [$48,500 × 11.52% (limited to $1,875*)] 1,875
Total cost recovery deductions $15,060
Lease:
Lease payments ($375 × 60) $22,500
Inclusion dollar amounts ($19 + $42 + $63 + $75 + $87) $ 286
pp. 8-16 to 8-22
55. For regular income tax liability
MACRS cost recovery ($16,000 × .20) $3,200
For AMT liability
($16,000 × .15) $2,400
pp. 8-22, 8-23, and Tables 8.1 and 8.4
56. MACRS:
Year 1 [$100,000 × 14.29% (Table 8.1)] $14,290
Year 2 ($100,000 × 24.49%) 24,490
Year 3 ($100,000 × 17.49%) 17,490
ADS:
Year 1 [$100,000 × 10.71% (Table 8.4)] $10,710
Year 2 ($100,000 × 19.13%) 19,130
Year 3 ($100,000 × 15.03%) 15,030
Total cost recovery (44,870)
Cost recovery lost by electing ADS $11,400
Tax cost of election ($11,400 × 28%) $ 3,192
pp. 8-5 to 8-7, 8-22, 8-23, and Tables 8.1 and 8.4
57. Hoffman and Maloney, CPAs
Mason, OH 45040
October 15, 2013
Mr. Mike Saxon
200 Rolling Hills Drive
Shavertown, PA 18708
Dear Mr. Saxon:
This letter is in response to your request concerning the tax consequences of allocating the
purchase price of a business between the two assets purchased: a warehouse and goodwill.
If the purchase price of $2,000,000 is allocated $1,200,000 to the warehouse and $800,000 to
goodwill, the total recovery in the first year of operations would be $82,865. Cost recovery
on the warehouse would be $29,532 and amortization of the goodwill would be $53,333. If
the purchase price is allocated $1,500,000 to the warehouse and $500,000 to goodwill, the
total recovery in the first year of operations would be $70,248. Cost recovery on the
warehouse would be $36,915 and amortization of the goodwill would be $33,333.
Therefore, under the first option, your deductions in the first year would be $12,617 greater
($82,865 – $70,248). The building is written off over 39 years, while the goodwill is written
off over 15 years. Thus, the higher the allocation to goodwill, the faster the write-off will be.
Should you need more information or clarification of calculations, please contact us.
Sincerely yours,
John J. Jones, CPA
Partner
TAX FILE MEMORANDUM
October 15, 2013
FROM: John J. Jones
SUBJECT: Mike Saxon: Calculations of amount of recovery depending on the allocation of
purchase price between a warehouse and goodwill
Facts. Mike is negotiating the purchase of a business. The final purchase price ($2 million)
has been determined, but the allocation of the purchase price between a warehouse and
goodwill is still subject to discussion. Two alternatives are being considered. The first
alternative would allocate $1,200,000 to the warehouse and $800,000 to goodwill. The
second alternative would allocate $1,500,000 to the warehouse and $500,000 to goodwill.
Mike wants to know the total recovery during the first year of operations from the two
alternatives.
Calculations
Alternative 1
Warehouse [$1,200,000 × 2.461% (Table 8.6)] $29,532
Goodwill ($800,000/15 years) 53,333
Total recovery $82,865
Alternative 2
Warehouse [$1,500,000 × 2.461% (Table 8.6)] $36,915
Goodwill ($500,000/15 years) 33,333
Total recovery $70,248
Additional deductions in first year under alternative 1
($82,865 – $70,248) $12,617
pp. 8-11, 8-23, and 8-24
58. Deductible amount ($5,000 – $14,000) $ –0–
Amortizable amount [($64,000/180) × 10 months] 3,556
Total deduction for startup expenditures $3,556
pp. 8-23 and 8-24
59. Deductible amount [$5,000 – ($53,000 – $50,000)] $2,000
Amortizable amount {[($53,000* – $2,000)/180] × 6 months} 1,700
Total deduction for startup expenditures $3,700
*Startup expenses do not include interest expense.
pp. 8-22 and 8-23
60. Gross income $12,000,000
Less: Expenses (5,000,000)
Taxable income before depletion $ 7,000,000
Cost depletion ($10,000,000/250,000 × 45,000) = $1,800,000
Percentage depletion (22% × $12,000,000 = $2,640,000, limited
to 50% × $7,000,000 = $3,500,000) (2,640,000)
Taxable income $ 4,360,000
pp. 8-25 to 8-28
61. Not expensed
Gross income $3,840,000
Less: Expenses (1,240,000)
Taxable income before depletion $2,600,000
Cost depletion ($6* × 120,000) $720,000
Percentage depletion (15% × $3,840,000) $576,000
Greater of cost or percentage depletion (720,000)
Taxable income $1,880,000
Expensed
Gross income $3,840,000
Less: Expenses, including IDC (2,240,000)
Taxable income before depletion $1,600,000

Cost depletion ($4** × 120,000) $480,000
Percentage depletion (15% × $3,840,000) $576,000
Greater of cost or percentage depletion (576,000)
Taxable income $1,024,000
*Oil interest cost plus IDC ($2,000,000 plus $1,000,000) ÷ 500,000 equals $6.
**Oil interest cost of $2,000,000 ÷ 500,000 equals $4.
pp. 8-26 to 8-30 and Example 46
CUMULATIVE PROBLEMS
62. Net income from Writers Anonymous (Note 1) $ –0–
Interest income 20,000
Adjusted gross income $20,000
Less: Itemized deductions (11,700)
Personal exemption (3,800)
Taxable income $ 4,500
Tax on $4,500 from 2012 Tax Table $ 453
Less: Estimated tax payments (3,000)
Net tax payable (or refund due) for 2012 ($ 2,547)
See the tax return solution beginning on page 8-23 of the Solutions Manual.
Notes
(1) The net income of Writers Anonymous is calculated as follows:
Income from sales $85,000
Less: Rent $16,500
Utilities 7,900
Supplies 1,800
Insurance 5,000
Travel excluding meals ($3,500 – $1,200) 2,300
Meals ($1,200 – $600) 600 (34,100)
§ 179 income limitation $50,900
§ 179 expense ($57,000) limited to (50,900)
Income from business $ –0–
(2) The itemized deductions are as follows:
State income tax $ 3,000
Home mortgage interest 6,000
Property taxes on home 1,500
Charitable contributions 1,200
Total itemized deductions $11,700
63. Hoffman and Raabe, CPAs

Mason, OH 45040
December 21, 2013
Mr. John Smith
1045 Center Street
Lindon, UT 84042
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing in response to your request concerning the effects on your 2013 adjusted gross
income of selling IBM stock and using some of the proceeds to purchase an automobile to be
used in your business.
If the stock is not sold and the car is not purchased, your adjusted gross income would be
$198,000. If the stock is sold and the car purchased, your adjusted gross income would be
$201,840. The supporting calculations follow:
No sale of stock and no purchase of car
Fees for services $912,000
Less: Business expenses
Building rental $ 36,000
Office furniture and equipment rental 9,000
Office supplies 2,500
Utilities 4,000
Salaries ($34,000 + $42,000) 76,000
Payroll taxes 7,000
Fuel and oil 21,000
Cost recovery (Note 3):
Front-end loaders 30,000
Dump truck 48,000
Total business expenses (233,500)
Business income before § 179 deduction $678,500
Less: § 179 deduction (Note 1) (500,000)
Business income $178,500
Dividend income 9,500
Notes
(1) Section 179 deduction of $500,000.
(2) The inheritance of IBM stock worth $110,000 from Aunt Mildred is excludible under
§ 101.
(3) Cost recovery
Front-end loaders
[($550,000 – $500,000) × .50] $25,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($550,000 – $500,000 – $25,000) × .20] 5,000
Dump truck
($80,000 × .50) $40,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($80,000 – $40,000) × .20] 8,000
Sale of stock and purchase of car
Building rental $ 36,000
Utilities 4,000
Salaries ($34,000 + $42,000) 76,000
Payroll taxes 7,000
Fuel and oil 21,000
Dump truck 48,000
Car 11,160
Gain on stock sale (Note 2) 15,000
Notes
§ 101. John’s recognized gain on the sale of the IBM stock is $15,000 ($125,000
amount realized – $110,000 adjusted basis) and is automatically classified as a long-
term capital gain.
(3) Cost recovery
Front-end loaders
[($550,000 – $500,000) × .50] $25,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($550,000 – $500,000 – $25,000) × .20] 5,000
Dump truck
($80,000 × .50) $40,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($80,000 – $40,000) × .20] 8,000
Total $48,000
Car
($75,000 × .50) $37,500
MACRS cost recovery
[($75,000 – $37,500) × .20] 7,500
Total potential deduction $45,000
Limited to ($3,160* + $8,000) $11,160
*The cost recovery limits are indexed annually. The 2012 amounts are used.
Should you need more information or need for us to clarify our calculations, please contact us.
Sincerely,
John J. Jones, CPA
Partner
TAX FILE MEMORANDUM
December 20, 2013
FROM: John J. Jones
SUBJECT: John Smith: Calculation of adjusted gross income for (1) no sale of stock or
purchase of car versus (2) sale of stock and purchase of car
Facts. John is considering selling inherited IBM stock with an adjusted basis to him of
$110,000 for $115,000 on December 29, 2013. He would use $75,000 of the proceeds to
purchase a car that would be used 100% for business. John wants to know the effect these
transactions would have on his adjusted gross income.
No sale of stock and no purchase of car
Building rental $36,000
Utilities 4,000
Salaries ($34,000 + $42,000) 76,000
Payroll taxes 7,000
Fuel and oil 21,000
Dump truck 48,000
Notes
§ 101.
(3) Cost recovery
Front-end loaders
[($550,000 – $500,000) × .50] $25,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($550,000 – $500,000 – $25,000) × .20] 5,000
Dump truck
($80,000 × .50) $40,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($80,000 – $40,000) × .20] 8,000
Sale of stock and purchase of car
Building rental $36,000
Utilities 4,000
Salaries ($34,000 + $42,000) 76,000
Payroll taxes 7,000
Fuel and oil 21,000
Dump truck 48,000
Car 11,160
Gain on stock sale (Note 2) 15,000
Notes
§ 101. John’s recognized gain on the sale of the IBM stock is $15,000 ($125,000
amount realized – $110,000 adjusted basis) and is automatically classified as a long-
term capital gain.
(3) Cost recovery

Front-end loaders
[($550,000 – $500,000) × .50] $25,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($550,000 – $500,000 – $25,000) × .20] 5,000
Dump truck
($80,000 × .50) $40,000
MACRS cost recovery
[($80,000 – $40,000) × .20] 8,000
Total $48,000
Car
($75,000 × .50) $37,500
MACRS cost recovery
[($75,000 – $37,500) × .20] 7,500
Total potential deduction $45,000
Limited to ($3,160* + $8,000) $11,160
*The cost recovery limits are indexed annually. The 2012 amounts are used.
Proposed solutions to the Research Problems are found in the Instructor’s Guide. Previously, these
items were a part of the Instructor’s Companion Site for the textbook.
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DEPRECIATION, COST RECOVERY, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM MATERIALS

1 LO 1 Cost recovery Unchanged 1

26 LO 7 Amortization: § 197 intangibles Unchanged 26

*The solution to this problem is available on a transparency master.

1 Depreciation of aircraft parts Unchanged 1

31. Loss $11,515. 47. $528,573.

3. Land improvements have a class life of 15 years. p. 8-6

4. The relevant issues for Henry are:

• If such costs can be depreciated, what is the correct recovery period?

pp. 8-3 and 8-4

14. The following issues are relevant for Jim:

22. The following issues are relevant to John:

27. The following issues are relevant for Orange Motors:

• Does the noncompete agreement come under § 197 for intangibles?

29. The following issues are relevant for George.

• Are all of the expenditures qualifying expenditures?

31. Cost of asset $200,000

Less: Greater of allowed and allowable cost recovery:

Loss on sale of asset ($180,000 – $191,515) ($11,515)

b. 2019: $1,300,000 × .03636 (Table 8.6) × 10.5/12 = $41,360

43. This is a qualified leasehold improvement.

44. Cost of leasehold improvement $80,000

pp. 8-13, 8-14, and Table 8.6

45. a. 5-year class property

7-year class property

46. Section 179 limit $500,000

Section 179 amount of $500,000 (limited to $140,710) 140,710

Dear Mr. Johnson:

John J. Jones, CPA

TAX FILE MEMORANDUM

December 20, 2012

FROM: John J. Jones

SUBJECT: John Johnson: Calculations for cost recovery in year of acquisition

Facts. John Johnson is considering purchasing an automobile at the beginning of 2013 to be

Recovery limit (limited to $3,160*) $ 1,250

50. Deduction for 2013

So the deduction for 2013 is $11,160 and for 2014 is $5,100.

pp. 8-16 to 8-18, Example 6, and Table 8.1

§ 179 expense $25,000

John J. Jones, CPA

Taxable income before depletion $1,600,000

63. Hoffman and Raabe, CPAs

(3) Cost recovery

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