Problem
Your company has purchased a large new truck tractor for over-the-road use (asset class 00.26). It has a cost basis of $180,000. With additional options costing $15,000, the cost basis for depreciation purposes is $195,000. Its MV at the end of five years is estimated as $40,000. Assume it will be depreciated under the GDS:
a. What is the cumulative depreciation through the end of year three?
b. What is the MACRS depreciation in the fourth year?
c. What is the BV at the end of year two?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.