Accountant Depreciation Schedule Builder
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Create a depreciation schedule and analysis for [Company Name] assets.

Asset details:
- Company: [name]
- Tax year: [year]
- New assets acquired this year: [list]
- Existing assets: [summarize]
- Depreciation method preference: [MACRS/straight-line]
- Section 179 goal: [maximize/conservative]

DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE

SECTION 179 ANALYSIS

Eligible assets this year:
- Asset 1: [description] — Cost: $[amount]
- Asset 2: [description] — Cost: $[amount]
- Total eligible: $[amount]

Section 179 Considerations:
- Annual limit: [verify current IRS limit]
- Business income limitation: [cannot exceed net income]
- State conformity: [varies — check your state]
- Recommendation: [expense/depreciate/partial]

BONUS DEPRECIATION
- Current bonus rate: [verify current % — has changed]
- Eligible property: [list]
- Amount: $[]
- Recommendation: [take/defer]

MACRS DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE

For each asset:
- Asset description: []
- Date placed in service: []
- Cost basis: $[]
- MACRS class life: [5/7/15/39 year]
- Convention: [half-year/mid-quarter]
- Current year depreciation: $[]
- Accumulated depreciation: $[]
- Net book value: $[]

VEHICLE DEPRECIATION
- Listed property limitations apply
- Business use %: [%]
- Luxury auto limits: [verify current IRS limits]
- Mileage vs actual: [comparison]
- Recommendation: [method]

TOTAL DEPRECIATION SUMMARY
- Section 179: $[]
- Bonus depreciation: $[]
- Regular MACRS: $[]
- Total current year deduction: $[]
- Tax savings estimate: $[]

Note: Depreciation rules change frequently — verify current limits with IRS publications and consult your CPA

Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/accountant-depreciation-schedule-builder