MaryK4
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Business & farm

Yes, the gain from the sale of business property is reported on Form 4797.  The depreciation/ 179 caused the gain by adjusting the basis.  The Section 179 allows tax to be deferred by increasing the depreciation deduction, but it is added back with 1245 property when the property is sold.

 

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