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.
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