Do I have to take Depreciation on my home rental properties every year?

I have a situation where real estate depreciation is putting my income well below zero.  This gives me no tax benefit, since I am already below zero, but I assume I will have to pay the recapture in the future when I sell the property.  Can I not take the depreciation this year since it offers no benefit and so I don't get hit with the recapture in the future?