Asset Management

Equipment Depreciation Calculator (MACRS & Straight-Line Methods)

Calculate annual depreciation for your business equipment using IRS-approved MACRS or Straight-Line methods.

Asset Depreciation Calculator
Calculate depreciation schedules using different accounting methods

Enter your asset details and click calculate to see results

What Is Equipment Depreciation?

Equipment depreciation measures how much value a business asset loses over time. This helps with accurate tax reporting and long-term capital planning.

🧮 Example Calculation

Asset Cost: $50,000
Salvage Value: $5,000
Useful Life: 5 years
Straight-Line Method:
(50,000 – 5,000) ÷ 5 = $9,000 annual depreciation
MACRS (5-year property):
Year 1: 20% × $50,000 = $10,000
Year 2: 32% × $50,000 = $16,000
Year 3: 19.2% × $50,000 = $9,600

💡 Why It Matters

Tax Deductions

Simplifies tax deduction planning

Accounting Accuracy

Optimizes business accounting accuracy

Buy vs Lease

Helps with buy-vs-lease decisions

ROI Tracking

Tracks long-term ROI on assets

⚙️ Tips

MACRS Benefits

Use MACRS for faster write-offs

Straight-Line

Better for consistent reporting

Combine Tools

Combine with loan cost tools for full ROI

Professional Advice

Consult tax professionals for complex assets