Inside a bowling alley
See what gets built, what gets installed, and how a study classifies each asset.
That was a hypothetical bowling alley. Yours has its own purchase price and land split.
See the first-year deduction range a study would look for on your building.
Run the 30-second check »Take a closer look
Click a fixture to identify it. Drag to orbit. Choose from the list to focus on a component.
Edit the dollar example & see the assumptions
Edit the acquisition and land values to see how the illustrative component costs and federal deductions change.
See the rendered stills
Blender renders of the same model the walkthrough uses.
Pinstrike Lanes: every component and its recovery period
The property is fictional. Class shares and building life follow the controlling queue row and are illustrative only. The tables below list every component this walkthrough builds, the recovery period it is assigned in this illustration, and its illustrative allocation.
illustrative scenario. A real study's allocation comes from the specific property's own records.
By recovery period
| Recovery period | Components | Illustrative amount | Bonus-eligible here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year | 2 | $1,800,000 | yes |
| 15-year | 5 | $1,800,000 | yes |
| 39-year (building) | 9 | $11,400,000 | no |
| Total allocated to depreciable property | 16 | $15,000,000 |
Component by component
| Component | Recovery period | Illustrative amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling equipmentMovable scoring and pin equipment supports bowling. in this example. | 5-year | $1,300,000 |
| Lane furnishingsMovable seating and counter furnishings serve bowlers. in this example. | 5-year | $500,000 |
| Customer parkingDetached parking serves customers and staff. in this example. | 15-year | $1,000,000 |
| Lot access pavingDetached access paving serves the parcel. in this example. | 15-year | $350,000 |
| Entry walksDetached paths connect the bowling alley and lot. in this example. | 15-year | $200,000 |
| Lot lightingDetached poles illuminate the parcel. in this example. | 15-year | $150,000 |
| Landscape islandsPlanted islands improve the parcel. in this example. | 15-year | $100,000 |
| Bowling alley enclosurePermanent walls enclose the bowling facility. in this example. | 39-year | $3,800,000 |
| Roof assemblyThe roof protects the building. in this example. | 39-year | $1,700,000 |
| Foundation and slabThe foundation supports the building. in this example. | 39-year | $1,500,000 |
| Comfort systemsGeneral heating and cooling serve the building. in this example. | 39-year | $1,000,000 |
| Lane and service partitionsPermanent partitions form lanes and service rooms. in this example. | 39-year | $900,000 |
| Electrical distributionGeneral electrical infrastructure serves the building. in this example. | 39-year | $900,000 |
| Permanent flooring and lanesPermanent flooring and lane surfaces remain with the building. in this example. | 39-year | $800,000 |
| Lobby glazingGlazing forms the entry envelope. in this example. | 39-year | $400,000 |
| General plumbingGeneral plumbing serves occupancy. in this example. | 39-year | $400,000 |