Depreciation recapture taxes gains from selling depreciated property as ordinary income, reclaiming prior tax benefits. If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably bought at least some property to use ...

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Depreciation recapture is the process by which the IRS reclaims tax benefits previously obtained through depreciation when an investor sells a depreciable asset for more than its depreciated value.

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For tax purposes, depreciation reflects the recognition that certain assets, particularly company equipment, tend to lose value over time. The Internal Revenue Service generally allows you to ...