Explain why accelerated depreciation methods are superior to straight-line methods for income tax purposes.

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Explain why accelerated depreciation methods are superior to straight-line methods for income tax purposes.

 

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Depreciation refers to the reduction in the price of value of assets due to its wear and tear. Basically ,it is a gradual decrease in value of asset each year. Machinery, equipment and currency are some assets which decreases due to gradual depreciation charged. There are various methods which can be used for charging the depreciation.

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