Question

The Peabody Company has 7 year MACRS property with an original cost basis of $1,700,000. Calculate the ending book value at Year 4.

Answer 1

Answer: $531,080

Step-by-step explanation

The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is a depreciation schedule for assets and can be based on various year denominations. This one is of a 7 year type and the rates are specified below;

The ending book value at the end of year 4 would be;

= Original Cost - Accumulated Depreciation

= 1,700,000 - (1,700,000 * ( 14.29% + 24.49% + 17.49% + 12.49%))

= 1,700,000 - (1,700,000 * 68.76%)

= 1,700,000 - 1,168,920‬

= $531,080