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posted Sep 30, 2021 9:57:37 AM

Depreciating options on purchase of tractor for a farm, best location for information if to difficult to answer here.

I would like information on what options I have for depreciating of a tractor for a farm.

Strait line, ACRS, MACRS.

What is the best location to study to make a decision? 

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Employee Tax Expert
Sep 30, 2021 10:53:16 AM

Hello Gene,

The best place to learn about depreciating a tractor used on you farm would IRS publication 225, Farmers tax guide.

There is specific information on depreciation and what method is allowed under IRS rules. Here is a link to the page in Pub 225 that explains depreciation.

 

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p225#en_US_2020_publink1000218229