Fundamental rules of depreciation for United States Property
- Residential buildings (dwellings, apartment buildings, condominiums, and co-op apartments) must be depreciated over 27.5 years.
- Land is not depreciable.
- Furnishings may be depreciated over 5 years. When or if they are junked before the end of 5 years, with no dollars received, the un-depreciated cost may be deducted in the year of disposition.
- Paint jobs generally are a […]