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Real Estate Depreciation Calculator

Calculates the IRS straight-line depreciation deduction for residential (27.5-year) and commercial (39-year) investment properties, prorated for the month first placed in service. Use it when preparing tax returns or forecasting deductions.

Property Purchase Price ($)

Land Value (Non-depreciable) ($)

Property Type

Month Placed in Service

Capital Improvements ($)

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Real Estate Advanced

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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Key differences

	Real Estate Depreciation Calculator	Depreciation Recapture Calculator
Category	Real Estate Advanced	Real Estate Advanced
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Annual Depreciation ($)	Depreciation Recapture Tax ($)
What it does	Calculates the IRS straight-line depreciation deduction for residential (27.5-year) and commercial (39-year) investment properties, prorated for the month first placed in service. Use it when preparing tax returns or forecasting deductions.	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.