How much tax expense would a company incur if it used the straight-line depreciation method in the early years of an asset's life as opposed to using an accelerated method of depreciation?

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Using the straight-line depreciation method results in lower depreciation expenses in the early years compared to the accelerated depreciation method. This leads to higher taxable income and, consequently, more tax expense in the early years.

How Much Tax Expense Would a Company Incur If It