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Jones corporation sold an asset it had acquired four years ago for %50,000. The company took $9,000 of depreciation deductions prior to the sale. The amount of depreciation that was properly allowable during that period was $12,000. Which of the following is a true statement? A. The company will have to reduce its basis in the asset by $3,000, B. The company will have to reduce its basis in the asset by $9,000, D. The company will have to reduce its basis in the asset by $12,000, D. Amended returns must be filed-
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Answer: Option (B) is correct
Explanation:
The amount of depreciation to be reduced from the basis depends upon an individual judgements and estimates. Therefore, though its properly allowable to record depreciation amounting to $12,000, its not compulsory.
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