S 545 · 96th Congress · Taxation
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the amount of the deduction for depreciation allowed with respect to certain small business property.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-03-05)
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit small businesses to depreciate business property according to the practical cost recovery method. Provides, under such method, for a class life of: (1) two years for highway transportation equipment, tool, dies, and similar assets; (2) five years for machinery; and (3) ten years for real estate improvements. Limits the amount of the tax deduction for such depreciation to $200,000 for the taxable year. Permits a one-year carryover of depreciation amounts which exceed such limit.…
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