Building Depreciation Rules

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A real estate investor acquires a newly constructed RCC building. For depreciation calculation purposes in the first two years, what percentage of the construction cost can be considered?

  • 85%
  • 75%
  • 100% (correct)
  • 90%

A 3-year-old permanent building is being assessed for its current value. What depreciation percentage should be applied to the original construction cost?

  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 85% (correct)
  • 95%

An individual erects a temporary structure on their land. When calculating depreciation for the first two years, what percentage of the construction cost is typically considered?

  • 85%
  • 75%
  • 100% (correct)
  • 90%

A permanent building is now six years old. What annual depreciation percentage is applied to determine its current depreciated value?

<p>1% (C)</p>
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A business utilizes a temporary structure that is now eight years old. What is the annual depreciation percentage applicable for calculating its present value?

<p>1.5% (A)</p>
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An established RCC building is undergoing an audit. What is the maximum cumulative depreciation that can be claimed over its entire lifespan?

<p>70% (D)</p>
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Flashcards

RCC building depreciation (0-2 yrs)

100% depreciation is considered for RCC buildings up to 2 years old.

RCC building depreciation (2-5 yrs)

85% depreciation is considered for RCC buildings aged between 2 and 5 years.

Semi-permanent building depreciation (0-2 yrs)

100% depreciation for semi-permanent buildings happens within the first 2 years.

RCC annual depreciation (>5 yrs)

RCC buildings depreciate annually at 1% after the initial 5 years.

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Semi-permanent annual depreciation (>5 yrs)

Semi-permanent buildings annually depreciate at 1.5% after 5 years.

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Maximum depreciation for RCC buildings?

The maximum depreciation limit for RCC buildings is 70%.

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Study Notes

  • RCC or permanent buildings up to 2 years old have a depreciation percentage of 100%.
  • RCC or permanent buildings aged 2 to 5 years have a depreciation percentage of 85%.
  • Semi-permanent or temporary buildings up to 2 years old have a depreciation percentage of 100%.
  • After 5 years, RCC or permanent buildings depreciate annually at a rate of 1%.
  • After 5 years, semi-permanent or temporary buildings depreciate annually at a rate of 1.5%.
  • The maximum depreciation limit for RCC or other permanent buildings is 70%.
  • The maximum depreciation limit for semi-permanent or temporary buildings is 85%.

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