MACRS Alternative Depreciation System Requirement
In certain cases, MACRS dictates that taxpayers must use the alternative depreciation system (ADS). Learn more about this requirement, and other situations in which ADS is an option, below.
Under certain circumstances, the alternative depreciation system (ADS) MUST be used for computing depreciation. In other instances, it is an optional method of recovering the cost of property.
The Alternative System Must Be Used:
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To compute the portion of depreciation which will be treated as a tax-preference item for alternative minimum tax purposes.
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In figuring depreciation for tangible property used outside the U.S.
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For property that is leased or otherwise used by a tax-exempt organization or is financed with tax-exempt bond proceeds.
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For property imported from foreign countries with discriminatory trade practices.
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For luxury automobiles and other listed property used 50% or more for personal use.
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For certain pre-production costs of farming property not covered by the inventory capitalization rules of Code Section 263A.