An amortization group of depreciable property - depreciable fixed assets, the actual period of use (actual depreciation period) of which is longer than the useful life of these depreciable fixed assets established in accordance with the requirements of Article 258 of this Code as of January 1, 2002, are separated by the taxpayer into a separate amortization group of depreciable property assessed at residual value, which shall be included in the expenses for tax purposes evenly over the period determined by the taxpayer independently, but not less than seven years from the date this chapter comes into force1.
Federal Law No. 57-FZ dated May 29, 2002, "On Amending and Supplementing Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" dated May 29, 2002, as amended on November 27, 2017, Article 1, paragraph 2 // Official Gazette of the Russian Federation. 2002. No. 22. Item 2026. ↩