Question - Juan owns a business that acquires exotic automobiles that are high-tech, state-of-the-art vehicles with unique design features or equipment. The exotic automobiles are not licensed or set up to be used on the road. Rather, the cars are used exclusively for car shows or related promotional photography. With respect to the exotic automobiles, Juan would like to know whether he can take a cost recovery on his Federal income tax return.
Partial list of research aids: Bruce selig, 70 TCM 1125, T.C. Memo. 1995-519
Deliverables:
1) Write a memo to the tax file discussing the facts of the tax question.
2) Identifying the relevant tax issues.
3) Including appropriate citations.
4) Communicating conclusion and any advice.