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Can we change the cost basis of rental property every year?

 
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Can we change the cost basis of rental property every year?

No.  The cost bases of the rental property is based on the date the property was placed in service for depreciation purposes.  

PaulaM
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Can we change the cost basis of rental property every year?

Generally, changes to cost basis will take the form of Improvements and have their own life cycle and depreciation schedules. 

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