Mountain View Development Co.purchases a new high volume paper shredder for use in their document management department for $20,000 on November 7 of 2017.It was the only piece of depreciable property placed in service during 2017.The paper shredder is 7-year MACRS property,the Section 179 election to expense was not exercised.What is Mountain View's 2017 depreciation deduction on the paper shredder?
A)$714
B)$2,498
C)$2,812
D)$2,980

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The Answer of Mountain View Development Co.purchases a new high volume paper shredder for use in their document management department for $20,000 on November 7 of 2017.It was the only piece of depreciable property placed in service during 2017.The paper shredder is 7-year MACRS property,the Section 179 election to expense was not exercised.What is Mountain View's 2017 depreciation deduction on the paper shredder?
A)$714
B)$2,498
C)$2,812
D)$2,980