Elective Expensing

By: Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD

The cost of furniture and equipment must be written off over seven years using the 200 percent declining- balance method of depreciation. If certain requirements are met, however, you may be able to write off up to $17,500 of certain furniture and equipment (personal property) immediately.

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