{"id":144329,"date":"2025-06-20T07:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T07:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:19:31","slug":"how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How to figure depreciation on a rental house?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Depreciation is a tax deduction that allows real estate investors to recover the cost of an income-producing property over time. This deduction is based on the assumption that property values diminish over time due to wear and tear, deterioration, and obsolescence. Figuring out depreciation on a rental house can help investors save money on their taxes and maximize their return on investment. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#How_to_Figure_Depreciation_on_a_Rental_House\" title=\"How to Figure Depreciation on a Rental House?\">How to Figure Depreciation on a Rental House?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#FAQs_about_Depreciation_on_a_Rental_House\" title=\"FAQs about Depreciation on a Rental House\">FAQs about Depreciation on a Rental House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#1_Is_depreciation_a_cash_expense\" title=\"1. Is depreciation a cash expense?\">1. Is depreciation a cash expense?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#2_Can_I_depreciate_land\" title=\"2. Can I depreciate land?\">2. Can I depreciate land?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#3_What_is_the_depreciation_recapture_tax_rate\" title=\"3. What is the depreciation recapture tax rate?\">3. What is the depreciation recapture tax rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#4_Can_I_accelerate_depreciation_on_my_rental_property\" title=\"4. Can I accelerate depreciation on my rental property?\">4. Can I accelerate depreciation on my rental property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#5_How_do_I_report_depreciation_on_my_tax_return\" title=\"5. How do I report depreciation on my tax return?\">5. How do I report depreciation on my tax return?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#6_What_happens_if_I_sell_a_rental_property_before_it_is_fully_depreciated\" title=\"6. What happens if I sell a rental property before it is fully depreciated?\">6. What happens if I sell a rental property before it is fully depreciated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#7_Can_I_claim_depreciation_on_a_rental_property_that_is_not_making_a_profit\" title=\"7. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is not making a profit?\">7. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is not making a profit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#8_Can_I_recapture_depreciation_if_I_convert_my_rental_property_into_a_primary_residence\" title=\"8. Can I recapture depreciation if I convert my rental property into a primary residence?\">8. Can I recapture depreciation if I convert my rental property into a primary residence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#9_What_is_the_difference_between_straight-line_depreciation_and_accelerated_depreciation\" title=\"9. What is the difference between straight-line depreciation and accelerated depreciation?\">9. What is the difference between straight-line depreciation and accelerated depreciation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#10_Are_there_limits_on_how_much_depreciation_I_can_claim_on_a_rental_property\" title=\"10. Are there limits on how much depreciation I can claim on a rental property?\">10. Are there limits on how much depreciation I can claim on a rental property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#11_Do_I_have_to_recapture_depreciation_if_I_exchange_my_rental_property_for_another_property\" title=\"11. Do I have to recapture depreciation if I exchange my rental property for another property?\">11. Do I have to recapture depreciation if I exchange my rental property for another property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-figure-depreciation-on-a-rental-house\/#12_Can_I_claim_depreciation_on_a_rental_property_that_is_under_construction\" title=\"12. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is under construction?\">12. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is under construction?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Figure_Depreciation_on_a_Rental_House\"><\/span>How to Figure Depreciation on a Rental House?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To calculate depreciation on a rental house, you need to determine the property&#8217;s cost basis, which includes the purchase price plus any settlement fees, closing costs, and improvements made to the property. Then, divide this total cost basis by the property\u2019s useful life, typically 27.5 years for residential rental properties. The resulting amount is your annual depreciation expense, which can be deducted from your taxable income each year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Depreciation_on_a_Rental_House\"><\/span>FAQs about Depreciation on a Rental House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_depreciation_a_cash_expense\"><\/span>1. Is depreciation a cash expense?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, depreciation is a non-cash expense that allows investors to account for the gradual wear and tear of an asset over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_depreciate_land\"><\/span>2. Can I depreciate land?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, land is not eligible for depreciation since it does not wear out or become obsolete like buildings or other improvements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_depreciation_recapture_tax_rate\"><\/span>3. What is the depreciation recapture tax rate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nDepreciation recapture is taxed at a maximum federal rate of 25%, plus any applicable state tax rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_accelerate_depreciation_on_my_rental_property\"><\/span>4. Can I accelerate depreciation on my rental property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you can accelerate depreciation by using cost segregation studies or claiming bonus depreciation on certain qualified assets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_I_report_depreciation_on_my_tax_return\"><\/span>5. How do I report depreciation on my tax return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYou must file IRS Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization, to report depreciation expenses on your rental property.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_happens_if_I_sell_a_rental_property_before_it_is_fully_depreciated\"><\/span>6. What happens if I sell a rental property before it is fully depreciated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you sell a rental property before it is fully depreciated, you may have to pay depreciation recapture taxes on the gain from the sale.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_claim_depreciation_on_a_rental_property_that_is_not_making_a_profit\"><\/span>7. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is not making a profit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you can still claim depreciation on a rental property even if it is not generating a profit, as long as you meet the IRS requirements for rental activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_I_recapture_depreciation_if_I_convert_my_rental_property_into_a_primary_residence\"><\/span>8. Can I recapture depreciation if I convert my rental property into a primary residence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you convert your rental property into a primary residence, you may have to recapture the depreciation deductions taken while it was a rental property when you sell it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_difference_between_straight-line_depreciation_and_accelerated_depreciation\"><\/span>9. What is the difference between straight-line depreciation and accelerated depreciation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nStraight-line depreciation spreads the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life, while accelerated depreciation allows for larger deductions in the early years of an asset&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_there_limits_on_how_much_depreciation_I_can_claim_on_a_rental_property\"><\/span>10. Are there limits on how much depreciation I can claim on a rental property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThere are no limits on the amount of depreciation you can claim on a rental property, but the total depreciation taken must not exceed the property&#8217;s cost basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Do_I_have_to_recapture_depreciation_if_I_exchange_my_rental_property_for_another_property\"><\/span>11. Do I have to recapture depreciation if I exchange my rental property for another property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nDepreciation recapture taxes may be deferred if you exchange your rental property for another property using a like-kind exchange under Section 1031 of the IRS tax code.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_I_claim_depreciation_on_a_rental_property_that_is_under_construction\"><\/span>12. Can I claim depreciation on a rental property that is under construction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYou cannot claim depreciation on a rental property until it is placed in service and available for rent, regardless of whether construction is ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Depreciation is a tax deduction that allows real estate investors to recover the cost of an income-producing property over time. 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