Avoid house sale depreciation recapture if not use the rental depreciation deduction

Hi

 

I sold my primary house in 2021, and before I sold it, I rent it for one year in 2020. I found I have to pay the depreciation tax even the total gain is less than 500k exclusion. 

 

My question is, if I did not deduct the depreciation in 2020 tax year (my rental income minus property tax and interest is almost 0), can I avoid claim the depreciation in this year?

 

If not, can I get refund if I file 1040x for 2020 (but my rental net gain is almost 0)?

 

Thanks