Gary owns and operates an orange grove in Florida that produces the best orange juice in the region. He purchased new equipment for $56,000 that helps process the oranges to juice and waste. He also incurred the following expenses: ● Sales tax Shipping costs Safety tests run on new machine Overtime paid to employees to set up new equipment on the weekend What is the initial basis of the new equipment? Initial basis $ $4,200 $3,900 $1,500 $900

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Gary owns and operates an orange grove in Florida that produces the best orange juice in the
region. He purchased new equipment for $56,000 that helps process the oranges to juice and
waste. He also incurred the following expenses:
Sales tax
Shipping costs
Safety tests run on new machine
Overtime paid to employees to set up new equipment on the weekend
What is the initial basis of the new equipment?
Initial basis $
$4,200
$3,900
$1,500
$900
Transcribed Image Text:Gary owns and operates an orange grove in Florida that produces the best orange juice in the region. He purchased new equipment for $56,000 that helps process the oranges to juice and waste. He also incurred the following expenses: Sales tax Shipping costs Safety tests run on new machine Overtime paid to employees to set up new equipment on the weekend What is the initial basis of the new equipment? Initial basis $ $4,200 $3,900 $1,500 $900
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