Depreciation Recapture Tax -Claiming Depreciation Annually

[Anthony Parsons]

Hello.  If I'm renting out my home with the long-term goal being to sell and to pay off my current residence at retirement (15-20 years from now), is it worth it to claim annual depreciation?   I understand if I were to reinvest it into a new property upon the sale then that would be okay, but a little unsure given my long-term goal.  

Thank you.