CatinaT1
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Investors & landlords

No, you want to depreciate because when you sell, you have to recapture the depreciation allowed or allowable. This means if you don't take depreciation, you were allowed to, so even if you chose not to depreciate, you still have to recapture the depreciation you were allowed to take. 

 

Tax Deductions for Rental Property Depreciation - TurboTax

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