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Jun 11, 2026 10:56 AM UTC
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Depreciation

A depreciation question. In Feb of 2024, my spouse purchased a Mac Studio and laser printer to facilitate her working remotely for her ex-employer. They are both 5 year properties and I've been tracking their depreciation according to MACRS schedule (not that we can deduct depreciation as individuals). In March of 2026, the firm, essentially folded, and she formed an LLC to continue as a free lancer. The computer/printer became the LLC's property. My questions are, do I use their current depreciated value or their fair market value (which is substantially higher, due to the RAM shortage caused by AI)? Second, does the 5 year time line reset to LLC's formation date?

    M-MTax
    M-MTaxAnswer
    Level 15
    Jun 11, 2026 4:31 PM UTC

    Single-member LLCs are disregarded for federal income tax purposes so it’s as if your wife still owns the assets as far as the IRS is concerned. In that respect everything just carries over (depreciated value, recovery period).

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    M-MTax
    M-MTaxAnswer
    Level 15
    Jun 11, 2026 4:31 PM UTC

    Single-member LLCs are disregarded for federal income tax purposes so it’s as if your wife still owns the assets as far as the IRS is concerned. In that respect everything just carries over (depreciated value, recovery period).