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Capital Expenditure
(redirected from Capital expenses)

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capital expenditure
Funds used to acquire a long-term asset. A capital expenditure results in depreciation deductions over the life of the acquired asset. Also called capital outlay.

Capital Expenditure
An expenditure made for an asset with a useful life of more than one year that increases the value of or extends the useful life of the asset. Capital expenditures generally may not be deducted in the year they are paid, even if they are paid in connection with a trade or business. In other words, they are capitalized and generally may be depreciated or amortized.


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