Question

On November 2, 2020, Ellie purchased and placed in service a building that cost $5,600,000. An appraisal determined that 15% of the total cost was attributed to the value of the land. The bottom floor of the building is leased annually to a retail business for $80,000. The other floors of the building are rental apartments with an annual rent of $350,000.A. How is the property classified for MACRS? B. What is the life of the asset for MACRS?C. Ellie's cost recovery for 2018 is_____.

Answer 1

Ellie

A. The property is classified for 27.5-year MACRS since more than 80% of the gross rental income emanates from residential dwellings.

B. The life of the asset for this type of MACRS is 27.5 years.

C. Ellie's cost recovery for 2020/2018 is $28,848.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cost of building and land = $5,600,000

Appraised cost of land = $840,000 ($5,600,000 * 15%)

Appraised cost of building = $4,760,000 ( ($5,600,000 * 85%)

Rent from the bottom floor leased to a retail business = $80,000

Rent from the other floors as rental apartments = $350,000

Total value of rental income = $430,000

Retail business % of rental income = 19%

Residential apartments % of rental income = 81%

Cost recovery = $173,091 ($4,760,000/27.5) per annum

For 2 months, the cost recovery = $28,848 ($173,091 * 2/12)