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March 19, 2022
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How do I enter second year car depreciation (used for business) for a new client?

  • March 19, 2022
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The client started depreciating the car in tax year 2020 and took the special depreciation ($18,100) with another accountant. I have now taken on this client and am trying to make sure the depreciation is entered correctly in form 4562. Can someone guide which fields need to be entered in ProConnect. The cost basis of the car for tax year was $41,149. 

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Best answer by George4Tacks

Thanks so much! Vehicle type is SUV above 6,000 lb used >50% for a qualified business.

This is what I see on last year's tax return which was the first year of depreciation:

Line 25, column h: 18,100

Line 26, column 😧 41,149

Line 26, column E: 23,049

Line 26, column F: 5.00 

Line 26, column g: 200 DB-HY

Line 26, column h: 0

Line 28: 18,100

Cost: 41,149

Thanks again. 


My input for this is Cost or other Basis 41,146, Method 43, Prior Special Depreciation 18,100 (I used 6/14/2020 as date in service) and what I get is

The table for 5 year is 32% of remaining basis, which is 7,374.72 or $7,375

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George4Tacks
Level 15
March 20, 2022

Click the Details instead of the Quick Entry and scroll through the entries. You should be able to find the Prior Year Special Depreciation and Prior Depreciation. Select the depreciation method from the drop down for the type of car being depreciated. 

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Level 3
March 21, 2022

I did go into details and this is where I'm confused. According to IRS instruction for 4562 and Table 2 in there and client's situation, the limit on depreciation would be $16,100. Which fields in ProConnect do I need to fill out to generate this $16,100 depreciation. I selected the method and added $18,100 in "Prior special depreciation allowance". Do I need to fill out "life or class life (recovery period automatic)", "1-HY, 2=MQ (1st year automatic)" or any other fields to get this done right. 

George4Tacks
Level 15
March 21, 2022

Tell me the numbers from last year and I will see what I can do.

Cost

Bonus

depreciation

General type of vehicle - car/truck over/under 6,000 lbs

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