Beth's business purchased only one asset during the current year (a full 12-month tax year). On December 1 Beth placed in service machinery (seven-year property) with a basis of $50,000. Calculate the maximum depreciation expense (ignoring §179 and bonus depreciation). (Use MACRS Table 2.)

A. $10,000.
B. $2,500.
C. $1,785.
D. $7,145.
E. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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