Real Estate Math
A West Virginia property owner uses an accelerated depreciation schedule for tax purposes, claiming $12,000 in depreciation annually. If the original building value was $240,000, what is the straight-line depreciation period?
A15 years
B20 years✓ Correct
C27.5 years
D39 years
Explanation
$240,000 ÷ $12,000/year = 20-year life. (Note: IRS straight-line depreciation is 27.
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