B&P Inc., a calendar year corporation, purchased only one operating asset during 2019: $599,900 of used computer equipment (5-year recovery property) placed in service on March 18. Assuming that B&P makes a Section 179 election, compute B&P's adjusted tax basis in the property at the end of 2019.

A. $0
B. $79,920
C. $99,900
D. $71,920


Answer: A

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