Depreciation Calculator

Free depreciation calculator. Calculate asset depreciation with straight-line, double declining, sum-of-years, and units of production methods.

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$9,000.00

year 1

$45,000.00

Cost - Salvage

$9,000.00

through year 1

$41,000.00

end of year 1

Depreciation Schedule

YearDepreciationAccumulatedBook Value
Start-$0$50,000.00
1$9,000.00$9,000.00$41,000.00
2$9,000.00$18,000.00$32,000.00
3$9,000.00$27,000.00$23,000.00
4$9,000.00$36,000.00$14,000.00
5$9,000.00$45,000.00$5,000.00

Method Formulas

Straight-Line: (Cost - Salvage) / Useful Life = $9,000.00/year
Double Declining: Book Value × (2 / Life) = 40.00% rate
Sum-of-Years: (Cost - Salvage) × (Remaining Years / SYD) where SYD = 15
Units of Production: (Cost - Salvage) / Total Units × Units Produced

MACRS Tax Depreciation Reference

For US tax purposes, most businesses use MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System).

Property ClassExamplesYear 1 Rate
3-yearTractors, tools33.33%
5-yearVehicles, computers, office equipment20%
7-yearOffice furniture, machinery14.29%
15-yearLand improvements, fences5%
27.5-yearResidential rental property3.636%

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