Section 1250 of the U.S. tax code applies to gains from the sale of depreciated business real estate. If a property was depreciated beyond the straight-line method, the extra depreciation is taxed at ...

Qualified Production Property (QPP) allows companies that build their own plants to immediately deduct expenses.

Discover the 10 essential rules for using a 1031 exchange: timing deadlines, like-kind property requirements, tax deferral, what qualifies, and frequent pitfalls to avoid.

If you use an installment sale to help sell property, you can benefit from tax deferral and possibly lower your overall tax ...

I do real estate tax consulting, and a common question is when “depreciation recapture” is recognized when real estate is sold. There are two types of recapture rules, one that applies to personal ...

Most tangible assets lose value over time. Equipment wears out, buildings require regular maintenance and upkeep, and computers become obsolete. To reflect the steady loss of value in capital assets, ...

Remote workers may benefit from the home office deduction, but it carries IRS risks and financial pitfalls. Knowing the rules ...

This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater ...

Property depreciation is the gradual reduction in the value of a property over time due to factors like wear and tear, which can be used for tax deduction purposes. Property depreciation is typically ...

The Tax Court held that a taxpayer had to recapture the majority of his prior-year section 179 deduction since he failed to show that the business use of his GMC Suburban remained above 50% in the ...