Alaska partially conforms to federal bonus depreciation rules, including amendments introduced by the 2017 Tax Act. However, oil and gas producers must adhere to I.R.C. § 167 as it was effective on June 30, 1981 (Alaska Stat. § 43.20.021). While federal changes like the CARES Act expanded bonus depreciation eligibility for qualified improvement property, Alaska’s unique treatment of specific industries highlights the need for careful tax planning.
A hotel purchased for $1,500,000 in Alaska
Purchase Price
$1,500,000
Land Value
$273,324
18.2% of total
Year In Service
2022
Tax Savings
$205,486
13.7% of purchase
Through a detailed engineering cost segregation study, this hotel owner in Alaska accelerated depreciation on qualifying components - turning $205,486 of locked-up basis into immediate tax deductions and improved cash flow.
