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Depreciation Calculator

Calculate asset depreciation with multiple methods

Depreciation Method

Asset Information

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years
Total Depreciation
$45,000.00
Using Straight-Line method

Depreciation Summary

Asset Cost
Original purchase price
$50,000.00
Salvage Value
Residual value at end
$5,000.00
Depreciable Base
Cost - Salvage Value
$45,000.00
Useful Life
Depreciation period
5 years

Year-by-Year Schedule

YearAnnual DepreciationAccumulatedBook Value
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

About Depreciation Methods

Straight-Line: Distributes cost evenly over the asset's useful life. Simple and commonly used.

Declining Balance: Applies depreciation rate to the remaining book value each year. Higher depreciation in early years.

Double Declining: Accelerated method using double the straight-line rate. Maximizes early year deductions.

Sum of Years' Digits: Accelerated method using a fraction based on remaining years. Balances early depreciation.