A taxpayer places a $50,000 5-year recovery period asset (not an auto) in service in 2021. This is the only asset placed in service in 2021. Assuming half-year convention, bonus depreciation, and taxable income before cost recovery of $5,000, what is the amount of cost recovery in 2021? a.$5,000 b.$25,000

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A taxpayer places a $50,000 5-year recovery period asset (not an auto) in service in 2021. This is the only asset placed in service in 2021. Assuming half-year convention, bonus depreciation, and taxable income before cost recovery of $5,000, what is the amount of cost recovery in 2021?
a.$5,000
b.$25,000
c.$30,000
d.$0
e.$50,000
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