What is the meaning of Useful Life?

Useful Life is the number of years depreciable business property is expected to be productive and in use. For depreciation purposes, the IRS has predetermined useful lives for most types of business properties.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). useful life. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/useful_life/definitions/1166072
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "useful life" http://smartdefine.org/useful_life/definitions/1166072 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, useful life, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/useful_life/definitions/1166072>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "useful life" 21 October 2010. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/useful_life/definitions/1166072>