Depreciation rate on computer software

on computer 60%

In Which head under Schedule II of Companies Act 2013 ? Now useful lifes to be used instead of Rate. Please reply.

As per schedule ii of companies act,2013 depreciation is to be provided on assets based on their useful lives given in schedule. The useful lives given in the context of Computers and data processing units [NESD] are:
(i) Servers and networks 6 Years
(ii) End user devices, such as, desktops, laptops, etc.
3 years.
Computer software will be depreciated using the useful life applicable to desktop/laptop i.e.3 year.
Salvage value can also be taken for the purpose of calculation but not more than 5% of original cost of asset unless you have justifiable reason for taking higher value.

Thanks

Whether erstwile rates are still in force on option basis or completely eliminated ?

Sir you have to compulsorily follow schedule ii

software is an intangible asset. it can't be equated with computer or laptop.

as per my view schedule II doesn't cover intangible assets. should go wth the accounting standard for depreciating the software I.e license life of software or its economic value.

Mr.Dineshchandan thanks for correcting me. My view was based on the assumption that as software cannot be used without the computer/laptop so they have to be depreciated using useful life applicable to computer/laptop. But your view seems to be more correct, AS 26 will be applicable in this case which says economic life of software shall be 3-5 years. In support of this view i have found one article you can also visit on this link- https://www.forum.charteredclub.com/threads/schedule-ii-vs-schedule-xiv-%E2%80%93-depreciation-in-companies-act-2013.871/

on computers softwares 60%

What would be the useful life of a software under companies act 2013?

No useful life for Softwares has been mentioned in the Schedule II of Companies Act 2013 as it has not covered the Intangible Assets. So, in case of softwares, management will estimate its useful life for computing depreciation. As per AS 26 on Intangible Assets, one may opt for useful life of 3-5 years

For Eg - In case of softwares like SAP, which have a long duration utility, management may take 10 years as its useful life. It should disclose it in its notes along with the reason.

Useful life of Computer Software has not been mentioned in Companies Act 2013, but in AS 26 its mentioned as 3-5 Years.

So as above mentioned by senior members, For the softwares which come along with the computer/server and can not be used separately, should be depreciated as per Computer/Server (as mentioned in Companies Act 2013).

Softwares which are purchased separately and whose use is not dependent on any specific machine should be depreciated as per AS 26, which mentions to depreciate it taking its useful life 3-5 years.

What is the rate of depreciation for computers and softwares under income tax act?

Its 40%

The rate of depreciation for computers and software under the Income Tax Act in India was not a flat 40%.

Depreciation Rates as per Income Tax Act for FY 2023-24 :

https://www.caclubindia.com/articles/depreciation-rates-as-per-income-tax-act-for-fy-2023-24-49584.asp