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capex vs opex

CapEx vs. OpEx: Accounting Rules, Tax Impact, and Cash Flow

October 19, 2026 by Bruno M.
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Understand the difference between CapEx and OpEx, how capitalization alters EBITDA and cash flow, and IRS depreciation rules under IRC Section 162 and 263.

Categories Market Education Tags capex vs opex, capital expenditures, depreciation accounting, financial statement analysis, investing basics, operating expenses

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