Adjusted Basis refers to the net cost of an asset after adjusting for various factors such as improvements, depreciation, and damage, and is primarily used for calculating capital gains or losses upon the sale of the asset.
Depreciable basis refers to the portion of an asset’s cost that can be depreciated over its useful life for tax purposes. It is an essential concept in the calculation of depreciation expenses, influencing both financial reporting and tax liabilities.
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