Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 13 years ago on . Most recent reply presented by

User Stats

292
Posts
303
Votes
Ryan Pyle
  • Multifamily Investor
  • Toledo, OH
303
Votes |
292
Posts

Accounting for asset disposal - do I have to recapture depreciation?

Ryan Pyle
  • Multifamily Investor
  • Toledo, OH
Posted

When accounting for the disposal of an asset, I'm not sure what to do with the accumulated depreciation and book value of the asset. For example, I replaced the carpet in one of my apartment units. The asset was on the books at $1,010 with a 5 year useful life and $310 of accumulated depreciation. I book depreciation monthly so it is up to date.

To dispose of the asset I created the following journal entry:
CR Carpet $1,010
DR Gain/Loss on Asset Disposal $1,010
CR Recaptured Depreciation $310
DR Accumulated Depreciation $310

Is this correct? I feel like it's not. Hoping to hear from a CPA. Paging @Steve Hamilton II.

Loading replies...