Individual Income Taxes
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Chapter 8, Problem 2CPA
Cox Construction, a company in its 10th year of business, purchased a piece of equipment on April 1, year 9, for $20,000. Cox has used it for business purposes since the initial purchase date. The company
- a. $6,000
- b. $10,400
- c. $11,600
- d. $12,800
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