18.11 - Depreciation in Income Tax
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Define depreciation in the context of income tax.
💡 Hint: Think about how depreciation affects profits.
What is a tax deductible expense?
💡 Hint: Consider how businesses manage their expenses.
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True or False: Depreciation is not considered a tax-deductible expense.
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in financial reporting.
What is the method called that allows grouping similar assets for depreciation?
💡 Hint: Consider how assets are categorized in tax accounting.
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A company has just bought machinery worth $100,000 with a salvage value of $10,000. If it applies the Block of Assets method and has a depreciation rate of 20%, what is the depreciation expense for the first year?
💡 Hint: Consider the useful life assumption in your calculations.
Evaluate the consequences for a company that chooses to switch its depreciation method during a fiscal year. What financial impacts could this have?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how changes in accounting policies impact stakeholders.
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