How does Google, as a global company, manage the depreciation of their real estate properties for tax purposes?

Google, like any other global company, would manage the depreciation of their real estate properties for tax purposes according to the tax laws and regulations of the countries they operate in. They would allocate a portion of the purchase price to the building and the land, as the building cost is subject to depreciation for tax purposes, while the land cost is not. They would then apply the appropriate annual tax rate and type of tax, and account for any annual increases in the tax rate if applicable.

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A real-world example of this scenario could be a commercial property in a city center. Let's say you purchase a property for $1 million. The value of the land itself, due to its prime location, might be $600,000. The remaining $400,000 is the value of the building on the land. For tax purposes, you cannot depreciate the cost of the land, but you can depreciate the cost of the building. This means you can deduct a portion of the $400,000 building cost from your taxable income each year, reducing your tax liability.

Some alternative methods to calculate property tax-related details in real estate investments include using online tax calculators, hiring a tax consultant, or using software designed for real estate tax calculations. These methods can provide a more comprehensive and accurate calculation, taking into account various factors such as location, property type, and market conditions.

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