estimated useful life

estimated useful life
The period over which an asset will be used by a particular taxpayer. Although such period cannot be longer than the estimated physical life of an asset, it could be shorter if the taxpayer does not intend to keep the asset until it wears out. Assets such as goodwill do not have an estimated useful life. The estimated useful life of an asset is essential in calculating depreciation and amortization as well as any allowable investment tax credit

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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