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Accelerated Depreciation

Definition of Accelerated Depreciation:

Any depreciation method that lets you take larger deductions in earlier years than the straight line method. Generally created to encourage capital investment. Accelerated depreciation methods include: ACRS, MACRS, double declining, etc.