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posted Mar 7, 2025 7:42:04 AM

Can I claim for a new furniture cost for business and also do depreciation for this year and next 4 years?

Example - I bought a office sofa for my business in 2024 for $500. 

Question 1) Can I claim this $500 as business expenses for 2024 tax return.

Question 2) Can I also show the depreciation on this sofa over 7 years, ie, (500/7) = $71.43 in 2024 till 2030 ?

 

Thank you in advance.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 7, 2025 7:50:01 AM

No, you cannot claim two different deductions for the same cost twice.  Since the office furniture cost only $500, you can claim it under the safe harbor rules, but then you would not depreciate it.  If you want to depreciate it, then you would not deduct the $500 this year.

 

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 7, 2025 7:50:01 AM

No, you cannot claim two different deductions for the same cost twice.  Since the office furniture cost only $500, you can claim it under the safe harbor rules, but then you would not depreciate it.  If you want to depreciate it, then you would not deduct the $500 this year.