Depreciation recapture: what is it and how to avoid surprises #realestate

Lydia PatelApr 7, 20251m 11s1.3K viewsScore 78
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Summary

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This video explains depreciation recapture and how it affects the sale of a rental property. It uses an example to show how depreciation reduces the adjusted basis, increasing the taxable gain upon sale. The video also discusses strategies like 1031 exchanges or passing the property to heirs to avoid paying depreciation recapture taxes.

Key insights

  • When selling a rental property, the total gain is the difference between the sales price and the adjusted basis. This total gain can be comprised of market appreciation and prior depreciation.

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