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A basis of allocating costs or allowances across successive time periods by applying a consistent periodic percentage charge to - for example - the reducing net book value of a fixed asset. | A basis of allocating costs or allowances across successive time periods by applying a consistent periodic percentage charge to - for example - the reducing net book value of a fixed asset. | ||
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The depreciation charge for Year 1 would be $12m x 40% = $4.8m. | The depreciation charge for Year 1 would be $12m x 40% = $4.8m. | ||
The net book value at the end of Year 1 (and the start of Year 2) = 12 - 4.8 = $9.2m. | The net book value at the end of Year 1 (and the start of Year 2) = 12 - 4.8 = $9.2m. | ||
The depreciation charge for Year 2 = $9.2m x 40% = $3.68m. | The depreciation charge for Year 2 = $9.2m x 40% = $3.68m. | ||
The net book value at the end of Year 2 (and the start of Year 3) = 9.2 - 3.68 = $5.52m. | The net book value at the end of Year 2 (and the start of Year 3) = 9.2 - 3.68 = $5.52m. | ||
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Using a reducing balance basis of depreciation, the net book value never falls to zero (unless the asset is disposed of). | Using a reducing balance basis of depreciation, the net book value never falls to zero (unless the asset is disposed of). | ||
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''UK Tax.'' | ''UK Tax.'' | ||
UK Writing Down tax Allowances are normally available to be claimed on a reducing balance basis. | UK Writing Down tax Allowances are normally available to be claimed on a reducing balance basis. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Sum of the digits]] | * [[Sum of the digits]] | ||
* [[Writing down allowance]] | * [[Writing down allowance]] | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 20 August 2013
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A basis of allocating costs or allowances across successive time periods by applying a consistent periodic percentage charge to - for example - the reducing net book value of a fixed asset.
For example, a fixed asset has a cost of $12m, to be depreciated on a reducing balance basis at a rate of 40% per year.
The depreciation charge for Year 1 would be $12m x 40% = $4.8m.
The net book value at the end of Year 1 (and the start of Year 2) = 12 - 4.8 = $9.2m.
The depreciation charge for Year 2 = $9.2m x 40% = $3.68m.
The net book value at the end of Year 2 (and the start of Year 3) = 9.2 - 3.68 = $5.52m.
And so on.
Using a reducing balance basis of depreciation, the net book value never falls to zero (unless the asset is disposed of).
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UK Tax.
UK Writing Down tax Allowances are normally available to be claimed on a reducing balance basis.
