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DECLINING BALANCE DEPRECIATION

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

DECLINING BALANCE DEPRECIATION

A method of accelerated depreciation allowed by the IRS in certain circumstances. Double Declining Balance Depreciation is its most common form and is computed by using double the rate used for straight line depreciation.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 11

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