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Assets like equipment, vehicles and furniture lose value as they age. Parts wear out and pieces break, eventually requiring repair or replacement. Depreciation helps companies account for the ...

What is depreciation? Learn how it works, the main methods and how it impacts your business taxes and accounting.

In practice, depreciation does not eliminate tax cost over time. It merely redistributes it. When an asset is eventually disposed of, depreciation recapture comes into play, a mec ...

Understanding depreciation can help you lower taxes, plan smarter finances, and see the true value of what you own over time.