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Depreciation methods

Question
What are the different asset depreciation methods? 
Answer
There are five ways to depreciate property:

1. The 200-percent declining balance rate

2. The 150-percent declining balance rate

3. The straight-line election

4. The 150-percent election

5. The ADS method.

Both 200-percent and 150-percent declining balance rates are referred to as accelerated rates. 
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