Synthetic lease

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Synthetic lease

Synthetic lease is an operating lease that's not recorded on the balance sheet as a liability, but is instead treated as an expense. The leased property is also not recorded on the balance sheet. Synthetic leases also allow the lessee to realize certain tax advantages that are normally associated with capitalized property or equipment, such as accelerated depreciation deductions included in the lease payments.

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