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Can my client take economic stimulus - special 100% depreciation on Mercedes Benz G63 purchased for $332,500? This vehicle is used 100% for business

ajit
Level 1
The vehicle is purchased in S- Corporation name and is used 100% for business
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IRonMaN
Level 15

Really?  Someone buys a $332,500 vehicle and never, ever drives it for personal use? My curiosity got the best of me again so I have to ask, what kind of business does your client own?


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Just-Lisa-Now-
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I had to go look and see what a 330k vehicle looks like....looks like he overpaid!  LOL


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abctax55
Level 15

And at the risk of being called rude, if one can afford that vehicle, one should be able to afford a tax pro that would already know the answer without relying on answers from anonymous folks on a public forum. 

I do think I want one tho, it looks like it would be great in the snow.

 

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PATAX
Level 15

Did I or did I not learn in one of my accounting classes or tax classes that an expense had to be necessary and/or ordinary? Just asking.

IRonMaN
Level 15

That's kinda why I was asking about the type of business.  If he is an agent for professional athletes, maybe he has to drive flashy vehicles to impress his clients.  If he owns a local McDonalds franchise, maybe a little more difficult to prove that it is necessary and that all of the miles are business.


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PATAX
Level 15

Yeah if that client is an Amish farmer then I would think he may want to trade that Mercedes in for a black buggy and a horse.

abctax55
Level 15

I just looked at the base price $ 180,000.... what do you ADD to get to $ 330,000 ???

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IRonMaN
Level 15

For the extra money they throw in an ashtray and a water bottle holder.


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BobKamman
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sjrcpa
Level 15

Fine Corinthian Leather?


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IRonMaN
Level 15

For that price, I could buy 10 Ford Mavericks.  Maybe I'll save a few bucks and just buy 7 - one for each day of the week.  And to be honest, the Mavericks are better looking than that thing.


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