Depreciation recapture is the process by which the IRS reclaims tax benefits previously obtained through depreciation when an investor sells a depreciable asset for more than its depreciated value.

Homeowners who sell at a loss usually get no tax break on primary residences. IRS treats it as personal property, not an ...

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 ...

Q: I am selling a house in the District of Columbia that I bought 10 years ago, renovated and have rented out as an investment ever since. I paid $400,000 and can now sell for $800,000. I immediately ...

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On March 28, 2022, the Biden Administration proposed changes to the taxation of real property. Restrict Deferral of Gain for Like-Kind Exchanges under Section 1031 The Biden Administration has ...

It can pay to be a responsible rental property owner. For instance, if you’re always investing in your rental property and making improvements, not only will your tenants appreciate it and remain ...

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Over the past several years many companies pursued extremely aggressive growth, resulting in an accumulation of fixed assets on balance sheets. Many of these assets (especially land and buildings) ...