How to Use the US Depreciation Calculator MCP in Claude

Run US asset depreciation scenarios and compare tax strategies directly in Claude Desktop.

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Model Tax Scenarios Instantly

Deciding between standard and accelerated depreciation is a pain. It usually means building complex spreadsheets just to see the tax impact on your cash flow. Now you just ask your agent. Use `calculate_expensing_impact` to see how Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation changes your tax bill compared to the standard MACRS schedule. It's a fast way to model different strategies without the manual work.

Get Full Depreciation Schedules

Once you pick a strategy, you still need the year-by-year breakdown for your books. That's another tedious calculation that's easy to get wrong. This MCP handles that. Give your agent the asset details and it will generate the complete year-by-year breakdown using `calculate_depreciation_schedule`. You get the full schedule without opening a single spreadsheet.

Confirm Asset Rules with your MCP Server

Getting depreciation right starts with classifying the asset correctly. Is a company car a 5-year or 7-year asset? The rules can be tricky, and mistakes are costly. Stop guessing and just ask. The `get_asset_class_info` tool pulls up the specific MACRS rules for any asset class. You'll know you're using the right recovery period and method from the start.

Setup guide

Set up US Depreciation Calculator MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
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Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The US Depreciation Calculator MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the US Depreciation Calculator MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under us-depreciation-calculator-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "us-depreciation-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about US Depreciation Calculator MCP in Claude Desktop

Just ask your agent to compare them for you. A tool in this MCP lets you see the bottom-line difference between Section 179, Bonus Depreciation, and standard MACRS right in your chat.

Yes. It can pull the correct MACRS rules for any standard asset class, including vehicles, equipment, or different types of property. Your agent will get the right parameters for the calculation.

It does. You can get a complete year-by-year depreciation table for any asset. This is perfect for record-keeping, financial planning, or just checking your work.

No. This is an independent tool for modeling and estimation based on public MACRS, Section 179, and Bonus Depreciation rules. You should always consult a qualified tax professional for official financial decisions.

This MCP is designed for security. Your asset information, like cost and type, is sent for calculation only. The data is processed in memory and never stored, and all communication is encrypted.

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