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Depreciation

Refers to decrease in value of an asset w/time. Important for 2 Reasons:. Info must be provided to shareholders. Income tax consequences (our main concern ). Depreciation. Thus, depreciation(D) reduces taxes by an. amt equal to depreciation times the tax rate.

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Depreciation

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  1. Refers to decrease in value of an asset w/time Important for 2 Reasons: Info must be provided to shareholders Income tax consequences(our main concern) Depreciation

  2. Thus, depreciation(D) reduces taxes by an amt equal to depreciation times the tax rate For example, depreciation of $10,000 for a company in the 40% tax bracket will reduce taxes by $4,000 Tax Consequences Income taxes are calculated as follows: Taxes =(Income – Deductions)*Tax rate Depreciation is one of the dedn’s for businesses

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