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Depreciation calculator (AfA)
Enter the purchase price, useful life and month of purchase and get the depreciation for every year.
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How it is calculated
- Straight-line depreciation (AfA) = acquisition cost ÷ useful life.
- In the year of purchase every started month from the month of purchase counts (pro rata). The rest is written off in the last year.
- Low-value assets (geringwertige Wirtschaftsgüter, GWG) up to €800 net may be written off immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Which useful life applies?
The official depreciation tables (AfA-Tabellen) give the usual useful life. For computers and software you may use a useful life of one year since 2021.
What is the residual book value?
The value that is still in your books after the depreciation so far.
Does this also apply to used items?
Yes. For used assets you use the expected remaining useful life.
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