What is cost basis for the delivery van


Response to the following problem:

Jose purchased a delivery van for his business through an online auction. His winning bid for the van was $24,500.

In addition, Jose incurred the following expenses before using the van:

shipping costs of $650;

paint to match the other fleet vehicles at a cost of $1,000;

registration costs of $3,200 which included $3,000 of sales tax and a registration fee of $200;

wash and detailing for $50;

and an engine tune-up for $250.

What is Jose's cost basis for the delivery van?

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