PaulaM
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Investors & landlords

Yes, you should claim the depreciation on your rental home, even if it produces a loss. 

When you sell the home, the IRS will require you to re-capture the depreciation and pay taxes on it. Depreciation re-capture will occur on the sale, even if you don't take the deduction.

https://www.thebalance.com/depreciation-recapture-3192979

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