What is MODIFIED straight line method for calculating depreciation?

Answer 1

The IRS rules the acceptable depreciation methods to be used by companies, in a way such depreciation may be considered a deductible expense, what ultimately lowers the profit and consequently the tax payable. Political measures to improve economics, lobby etc. may demand additional benefits and raising the IRS acceptable amount of depreciation is one of them. The simplest depreciation method is the straight line, which presumes an evenly depreciation of a fixed asset over the time. The easiest way to modify it comes by accelerating (increasing the amount of deductible) depreciation. That´s what it is. For more details, there is a precise text - weblinked below - that explain most of the latest modifications in the straight line method, despite of too accounting wording. : is there any fixed rule for increasing the rate of depreciation? : it is not clearly mentioned in the link provided

Answer 2

The modified straight-line method for calculating depreciation is a variation of the straight-line method where the depreciation expense is accelerated in the early years and then slows down in the later years. This method takes into account the salvage value of the asset and spreads the depreciation expense more evenly over the useful life of the asset. It is often used when the asset's cost declines more rapidly in the early years of its useful life.