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What Is Depreciation, and How Does it Work?

You divide the $5,100 basis by 17 years to get your $300 yearly depreciation deduction. You only used the patent for 9 months during the first year, so you multiply $300 by 9/12 to get your deduction of $225 for the first year. Your depreciation deduction for the year cannot be more than the part […]