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SALVAGE VALUE

The estimated value that an asset will realize upon its sale at the end of its useful life. The value is used in accounting to determine depreciation amounts and in the tax system to determine deductions. The value can be a best guess of the end value or can be determined by a regulatory body such as the IRS.

The salvage value is used in conjunction with the purchase price and accounting method to determine the amount by which an asset depreciates each period. For example, with a straight-line basis, an asset that cost $5,000 and has a salvage value of $1,000 and a useful life of five years would be depreciated at $800 ($5,000-$1,000/5 years) each year.

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How do you calculate the salvage value of equipment?

To calculate the salvage value of equipment, subtract the estimated cost of disposing the equipment from its current market value.


How can you calculate a motorcycle's depreciation value?

Formula for calculating depreciation value Annual depreciation value = (Total cost - salvage value (if any) ) / useful life


What is the formula to calculate the after tax salvage value?

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Difference between scrap value and salvage value?

Salvage value is defined as the value of the product after its useful life .In other words it is the value after depreciation. Salvage value also known as scrap value.


How to compute after tax salvage value?

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What is the value of a salvage vehicle?

The value of a salvage vehicle is roughly 60% of the value of a comparable car with a clean title.


How do you calculate payback period using bail-out method?

Initial Net Investment / (Annual expected cash flow + salvage value)


How do you calculate straigt line depreciation?

Straigt line depreciation = (total cost of asset - salvage value)/ useful life of asset.


Is the salvage value of a vehicle the same as its book value?

NO, salvage value is subjective. The salvage price is usally set by bids. Depends. If it's salvage the price is very subjective. If it's salvage but reconstructed (i.e. roadworthy) it's typically worth 60% of the value of a comparable car with a clean title. Use kbb.com and edmunds.com to determine appx value.


What is the salvage value of a 1996 Ford Wind star van with a bad engine?

There is no set value of a salvage vehicle. Value is based on what they offer.


What is the value of a power plant at the end of useful life is known as?

The value of a power plant at the end of its useful life is known as its salvage value. Salvage value is the estimated resale value of the plant's components and materials once it is no longer operational.


Can an asset be depreciated to the point where its value becomes negative?

That can never happen. An asset will either be depreciated to its salvage value, or to zero, depending on whether or not it has a salvage value.