In the current year, Plum Corporation, a computer manufacturer, donated 100 laptop computers to a local school district (a qualified educational organization). The computers were constructed by Plum earlier this year, and the school district allocated the computers among its various schools where they will be used for educational purposes. Plum's basis in the computers is $50,000, and their fair market value is $120,000. What is Plum's deduction for the contribution of the computers (ignoring the taxable income limitation)?
A)$0.
B)$50,000.
C)$85,000.
D)$100,000.
E)$120,000.

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For contributions of inventory to a qualified educational organization, the deduction is the lesser of the fair market value or the sum of the basis plus half the appreciation. Here, $50,000 (basis) + $35,000 (half of $70,000 appreciation) = $85,000.

In the Current Year, Plum Corporation, a Computer Manufacturer, Donated