Metal Stampings, Inc., can purchase a new forging machine for $400,000. After 20 years of use, the forge should have a salvage value of $25,000.
(a) Under MACRS, what depreciation is claimed in year 3?
(b) Under the straight-line (pre-1981) method, what depreciation is claimed in year 3?
(Answer: a. $69,960; b. $18,750)