Annuel maintenance costs related to its machinery, $71,400 would be an expense in the period occured or would be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life of the asset?

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Annuel maintenance costs related to its machinery, $71,400 would be an expense in the period occured or would be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life of the asset? 

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