“Should You Skip Home-Office
Depreciation to Dodge Recapture?”
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If you’re like most taxpayers, just hearing the words “recapture tax” is enough to make you nervous.
Many business owners and professionals assume the safest move is to skip depreciation on the home office altogether—just to avoid trouble later.
But here’s the surprise:
👉 Skipping depreciation can actually cost you twice.
In today’s featured article, we break down a little-known tax trap that can lead to:
- Lost deductions you can never recover
- A reduced basis in your home
- Higher taxable gain when you sell
- And in the wrong circumstances… double taxation
Even worse?
Many taxpayers think the $250,000 / $500,000 home-sale exclusion automatically protects them. It doesn’t always.
The IRS has rules for “allowed vs. allowable” depreciation—and if you don’t understand how they work, you could be leaving serious money on the table.
In the article, you’ll learn:
- Why skipping home-office depreciation often backfires
- How IRS records (your own tax returns) can work for you
- When depreciation triggers recapture—and when it doesn’t
- How smart taxpayers avoid recapture entirely
- Why claiming depreciation is usually the better financial move
If you’ve ever claimed a home-office deduction—or plan to—you’ll want to read this before filing another return or selling your home.
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“Should You Skip Home-Office
Depreciation to Dodge Recapture?”