DianeW777
Expert Alumni

Investors & landlords

Please see your questions with answers following below.

 

So I'm not sure whether to go with the tax assessment value as the FMV or what's on Zillow.

  • Tax assessment is always best to use 

Adjusted basis would be 71,387 + 18,622 + 182,750  = $272,759 .  This is figure to use for depreciation?

  • Close.   This is the correct basis for depreciation: $227,755
    •  (half of the actual costs + 50% FMV on the date of death) or $45,005 + $182,750.

Also I wanted to confirm that I can just expense some items that cost less than $2500 using the safe harbor  (I think) method.  Example: $450 microwave, ceiling fans $1500, toilets $250/each. Can I just list them as repairs so I don't have to depreciate?

  • Yes. They should be listed under Miscellaneous or Other Expenses on Schedule E when using the DeMinimis Safe Harbor (cost less than $2,500).
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"