MarilynG1
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Deductions & credits

The cost of the land is not reducing the cost of the asset; the Accumulated Depreciation on the Asset is reducing the Cost Basis.

 

You entered a Cost Basis of the Rental at $43,110 and a Sale Price of $52,560; there's a Gain already without subtracting Accumulated Depreciation from the $43,110.  How many years have you rented the property?  The Depreciation of $1,986 you mention sounds like one year only. 

 

If you have rented the property for several years, you will almost always have a gain on the sale. 

 

Click this link for info on how to enter the Sale of Rental Property

 

This link has helpful info on Calculating Rental Property Depreciation. 

 

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