The Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) is a method of depreciation that spreads the deduction of a property’s cost over specific periods. Originating from the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and later modified, ACRS was devised to provide significant tax incentives.
Accelerated depreciation is a method for allocating the cost of an asset in a manner that provides greater deductions in the earlier years of the asset's life. This method is advantageous for tax purposes, offering businesses the opportunity to defer tax payments.
The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is a method of depreciation used for income tax purposes in the United States. It allows for the accelerated depreciation of property over specified recovery periods.
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