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Depreciation calculator

Enter what an asset cost, what it will be worth at the end and how long you'll use it, and see its depreciation year by year.

GHS
GHS

Scrap or resale value; 0 if none

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Method

Depreciation in year 1

GHS 10,800.00

Worth GHS 49,200.00 at the end of year 1

Year by year

YearStartDepreciationEnd
1GHS 60,000.00GHS 10,800.00GHS 49,200.00
2GHS 49,200.00GHS 10,800.00GHS 38,400.00
3GHS 38,400.00GHS 10,800.00GHS 27,600.00
4GHS 27,600.00GHS 10,800.00GHS 16,800.00
5GHS 16,800.00GHS 10,800.00GHS 6,000.00

For your accounts. Tax uses the GRA's capital allowance rates instead, which can differ.

Common questions

Which method should I use?

Straight line spreads the cost evenly and suits most assets. Reducing balance writes off more in the early years, which suits vehicles and equipment that lose value quickly.

Is this the same as capital allowances?

No. Depreciation is for your own accounts. For tax, the GRA uses capital allowances at its own rates.

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