El Tapitio purchased restaurant furniture on September 1, 2021, for $45,000. Residual value at the end of an estimated 10-year service life is expected to be $6,000. Calculate depreciation expense for 2021 and 2022, using the straight-line method, and assuming a December 31 year-end. (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

$1,300 and $3,900

Explanation:

The computation of the depreciation expense for the year 2021 and 2022 using the straight line method is shown below:

= (Original cost - residual value) ÷ (useful life)

= ($45,000 - $6,000) ÷ (10 years)

= ($39,000) ÷ (10 years)  

= $3,900

In this method, the depreciation is same for all the remaining useful life

For the year 2021, it is

= $3,900 × 4 months ÷ 12 months

= $1,300

The four months are taken from Sep 1 to Dec 31

And, for the year 2022, it is $3,900

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