What is accumulated depreciation?

Accounting Dec 18, 2020

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On the business' balance sheet, the capital assets are listed minus "Accumulated Depreciation.' This refers to the amount of depreciation the assets are estimated to have lost since they went into service; they are considered in determining the overall value of those assets.

If the asset is sold for more than the original price minus accumulated depreciation, then it is considered to be depreciation recapture and is recorded as special income that may be subject to taxation.

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