JohnB5677
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Deductions & credits

If the item costs less than $200 you should simply expense it.  If you are unsure whether to depreciate a cost or to expense it right away, consider the benefit to your company.

 

For example, a vehicle or a machine may provide a longstanding benefit to your company beyond a few years.  In this case you would probably choose to depreciate it.

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