Typically these outsourcers — called “IT asset disposition” vendors (rather than disposal vendors) — will repurpose or resell any components that are still viable. For the portions of, say, a PC that ...

Technology drives modern business, but what happens when old computers, servers, and hard drives reach the end of their life cycle? Many companies overlook the importance of secure disposal until it’s ...

When you buy a long-term asset for your sole proprietorship, you cannot deduct the entire purchase price in the year of purchase. You can only deduct a portion of the asset's cost each year over the ...

Whenever you dispose of a business asset, whether you junk it, sell it, lose it, donate it, trade it in, get it repossessed, destroyed, or converted to personal use, you may have a taxable event. The ...

Capital assets are those that are expected to generate value for a company over an extended period of time. Common examples of capital assets include manufacturing equipment, computers, and vehicles.

While a clearly defined purpose is critical to the success of an IP program, a strategy regarding costs is equally critical. Different goals will dictate differing levels of commitment and expenditure ...

Assets are items of value and that value is displayed on a company's balance sheet. When an asset is retired -- sold, donated or otherwise disposed of -- its value must be removed from the balance ...