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Depreciation Recapture Calculator

Estimate the depreciation recapture tax owed when you sell a rental or investment property. Use it before closing to avoid surprise IRS bills on accumulated depreciation deductions.

Original Purchase Price ($)

Years Owned (years)

Sale Price ($)

Capital Improvements ($)

Property Type

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Accounting

Asset Depreciation Calculator

Compute annual depreciation expense for any asset using straight-line, declining balance, or sum-of-years-digits methods. Essential for accountants, small business owners, and financial planners preparing tax or GAAP financial statements.

Initial Cost of Asset ($)

Salvage Value ($)

Useful Life (years)

Depreciation Method

Year to Calculate (year)

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Key differences

	Depreciation Recapture Calculator	Asset Depreciation Calculator
Category	Real Estate Advanced	Accounting
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Depreciation Recapture Tax ($)	Annual Depreciation Expense ($)
What it does	Estimate the depreciation recapture tax owed when you sell a rental or investment property. Use it before closing to avoid surprise IRS bills on accumulated depreciation deductions.	Compute annual depreciation expense for any asset using straight-line, declining balance, or sum-of-years-digits methods. Essential for accountants, small business owners, and financial planners preparing tax or GAAP financial statements.