A question on depreciation for residential investment properties. When calculating depreciation, the regular schedule is to depreciate the property over 27.5 years. Do I need to separate out personal property (applian...

Can depreciation taxes be avoided by performing a 1031 exchange? 
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Any accountants familiar with the GO Zone depreciation credit? I have done a lot of research on it, but IRS can be somewhat difficult to interpret.

50% instant depreciation could make a huge difference to investors....

How do you calculate cost basis when the property is a condo? From what I've been reading about depreciation, cost basis does not include the land. Is it just most of the time close to the purchase price? I paid $255,...

Is someone able to lay out the basics in the simplest form tax depreciation….I would greatly appreciate it

Newbie from the bay area, California. I have  only invested in stocks so far, but recently have been considering a residential condo unit in my geographic area as a first step. One aspect I am particularly interested ...

So the tax code says that a rental property depreciates over 27.5 years, i.e. 3.64% a year. So does this mean that as a landlord, I dont pay tax until I make 3.64% x house price? And if I pay down 30%, it means that I...

What is the best way to delay or avoid paying depreciation recapture tax? It is my understanding that when you sell a property, you are required to pay back all of your accumulated depreciation at a rate of up to 25%....

I occupied a house for seven years, then moved and began renting it. I cash-out refinanced months before the move, as it had appreciated 60% since I bought it. Now that it's a rental, I can take depreciation, but usin...

Is anyone familiar with section 731 and rapid depreciation? A colleague was telling me about it but I can't find much online. Bottom line is i cut the grass at my properties and I want to buy a new mower. Instead of d...