Problem:
For your reference, the following are depreciation percentages for a 5-year MACRS property, for years 1 through 6 respectively: 20%, 32%, 19.2%, 11.52%, 11.52%, 5.76%. A firm just purchased a fixed asset classified as a 5-year MACRS property. The initial cost of the asset was $55,232.
Required:
Question: What is the amount of the depreciation expense for the third year?
Note: Show all workings.