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HR 2981 107th Congress House Taxation Business income tax Commerce Computer networks Computer software Computers Depreciation and amortization Equipment and supplies Income tax Information technology Internet Law Licenses Radio spectrum allocation Science, Technology, Communications Tax deductions Telecommunication industry Television frequency allocation Wireless communication

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a 2-year recovery period for depreciation of computers and other technological equipment, a 24-month useful life for depreciation of computer software, and a 7-year useful life for depreciation of certain auction-acquired telecommunications licenses.

Introduced: October 2, 2001 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 2, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a two year recovery period for depreciation of computers and other technological equipment. Reduces the recovery period from five to two years under the alternative depreciation system for certain property ( tax-exempt use property, etc.). Reduces the useful life for depreciation of computer software from 36 to 24 months.

Establishes a seven year useful life for depreciation of certain auction-acquired telecommunications licences.

What's happening now October 2, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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