Should I stop depreciating my rental property for this year if I see that in any case that depreciation will not generate any savings? I could then start it again later?

[Francia3000]

I have been depreciating it for many years. Still have 7 years or so left. I won't save anything this year from depreciating it. Hence my question! Thanks!

[tagteam · Accepted solution]

You cannot stop and restart depreciation deductions unless you actually take the rental property out of service.

If the property is still being used as a rental, the depreciation deduction for this year will be subject to recapture when the property is ultimately sold regardless of whether or not you took the deduction.