Computer depreciation factors

[imported_KuJaX]

Just curious if anyone knows the current depreciation rates that either is industry standard or what the federal government releases.

As an example, approximately how much is a computer system worth today (fair-value) that was purchased for $2000 12 months ago. I know this is pretty opinionated, but just looking for what the industry standard depreciation rate is.

 

[Ns1]

straight line 5 years

so typically the book value of your asset will be 1600

book value is usually not the same as fair market value

 

[JS80]

Financial - 3 years
Tax - 5 years

 

[imported_KuJaX]

Originally posted by: JS80
Financial - 3 years
Tax - 5 years

So in 3 years what is the system worth? Is there sort of standard percentages in the marketplace?

 

[FoBoT]

$0

$900 computer over 3 years, $900, then $600, then $300 , then $0


$1500 computer over 5 years, $1500, then $1200, then $900, then $600, then $300, then $0

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: KuJaX

Originally posted by: JS80
Financial - 3 years
Tax - 5 years

So in 3 years what is the system worth? Is there sort of standard percentages in the marketplace?

In the books it's worth $0. Whatever you sell it for in the open market becomes a gain in your books.

Are we talking accounting here?

 

[ahurtt]

Here is a pretty good graph I made for you myself.

Market value of computer system over time.

 

[Ns1]

Seriously, what DO you need this info for?

 

[imported_KuJaX]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Seriously, what DO you need this info for?

Trading in equipment for new equipment type analysis.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
Here is a pretty good graph I made for you myself.

Market value of computer system over time.

I LOL'ed.

 

[0roo0roo]

1yr 50%
2yr 25%
3yr stuff like drives no longer to be trusted...whatever % u can sucker someone into paying.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: KuJaX

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Seriously, what DO you need this info for?

Trading in equipment for new equipment type analysis.

If you're doing the trade-in using a 5 year useful life would net you more benefit.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
Here is a pretty good graph I made for you myself.

Market value of computer system over time.

LOL!

:thumbsup:

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
Here is a pretty good graph I made for you myself.

Market value of computer system over time.

its like a car depreciation chart