Q. By depreciating correctly, I estimated it saves me $2K tax because it increased my rental expense even though increased my capital gain for home sale (which I can offset). Am I thinking correctly?
A. Yes
Q. Can avoid amending 2018 tax return by recapturing the depreciation for 2018 and add that depreciation amount to 2019 depreciation amount and filing all together in 2019 tax return?
A. No. That's not allowed. 2018 expenses, including depreciation, must go on the 2018 return.
Q. And if I must amend 2018 tax return, must I submit 2018 amend before filing 2019 tax return?
A. No.
