Tenax Therapeutics' (TENX) CEO John Kelley on Q3 2015 Results-Earnings Call Transcript.
Debit the cost of the asset and credit the loan account with the capitalized interest. In the example, debit the asset cost and credit the loan account with $50,000. The asset cost available for depreciation at the end of Year One is therefore $1,050,000. Debit the interest expense account and credit the loan account with any interest paid in excess of the interest capitalized. For example, if the total interest paid in the first year was $75,000, debit the interest expense account and credit the loan account with $75,000 minus $50,000, or $25,000.
Anything that increases the value of the property or extends its life is categorized as a âcapital expenseâ and must be capitalized and depreciated over multiple years. Meaning, you can only deduct a small but even portion of these expenses in the current tax year. Improvements, such as replacing a roof or renovating a kitchen, are usually more labor-intensive than repairs and typically cost substantially more.