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In addition to the depreciation and expense allowances, said Bacigalupo, accelerated depreciation for young racehorses continues through 2013: taxpayers can depreciate racehorses that are 24 months and younger when purchased and placed in service using a three-year schedule rather than the previous seven-year schedule.

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