Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Revenue
Chapter Tax 12 - Property Tax
Section Tax 12.23 - Basis and amount of deduction for depreciation and amortization

(1) The basis for depreciation and amortization of the property eligible for such write-offs prior to January 1, 1981 under s. 70.375(4) (k), Stats., 1979, for mines operated during the taxable year 1977 shall be their net book value as of the beginning of that year provided that the straight line method for computing the expense was used for book purposes. If the straight line method was not used the basis shall be recomputed as if it was used.

(2) The amount of the deduction for depreciation on property first eligible for depreciation on or after January 1, 1981 is limited to amounts allowable under s. 71.04(15), Stats.