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This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 4562 , Depreciation and Amortization (Including Information on Listed Property) - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 4562 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is IRS Form 4562?
A: IRS Form 4562 is used to claim depreciation and amortization deductions, including for listed property.
Q: What is depreciation?
A: Depreciation is the annual deduction you can claim to recover the cost or other basis of business property.
Q: What is amortization?
A: Amortization is the deduction you can claim over time for certain business expenses, such as the cost of starting a business.
Q: What is listed property?
A: Listed property includes vehicles and other property used for both business and personal purposes.
Q: When should I file IRS Form 4562?
A: You should file IRS Form 4562 when you need to claim depreciation or amortization deductions.
Q: Do I need to fill out IRS Form 4562 if I don't have any depreciation or amortization deductions?
A: No, if you don't have any depreciation or amortization deductions, you generally don't need to fill out IRS Form 4562.
Q: What information do I need to fill out IRS Form 4562?
A: You will need information about your business property, including its cost or other basis, date placed in service, and depreciation or amortization method.
Q: Can I claim both depreciation and amortization deductions on IRS Form 4562?
A: Yes, you can claim both depreciation and amortization deductions on IRS Form 4562 if you have eligible expenses.
Q: Is there a deadline for filing IRS Form 4562?
A: The deadline for filing IRS Form 4562 is usually the same as the deadline for filing your tax return, including extensions.
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