tax depreciation
Financial Dictionary — Taxation
Definition
The depreciation used on a company's income tax return. Usually this is different from the depreciation used on the financial statements.
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used when computing taxes, preparing returns, and documenting tax positions.
- Used to evaluate transaction tax impact and ensure compliance (VAT/GST/Corporate Tax).
- Used to evaluate transaction tax impact and ensure compliance (VAT/GST/Corporate Tax).
Example
- Example: The tax team applies **tax depreciation** to determine the correct tax treatment and to support the filing.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Reduces compliance risk, helps avoid penalties, and supports consistent tax reporting and defensible positions.