Accumulated Depreciation Year 5

Total depreciation claimed over 5 years.

Example Result

Sample Data

$56,000

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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Accumulated Depreciation Year 5 Formula

Annual Depreciation x 5

$11,200 x 5

$56,000

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a accumulated depreciation year 5 of $56,000. Accumulated depreciation has a dual impact: it saves you taxes during ownership but creates a recapture tax liability upon sale (taxed at 25%). Understanding this trade-off is essential for sell vs. hold decisions and 1031 exchange planning.

Where This Value Comes From

Accumulated Depreciation Year 5 is not entered directly — it is calculated from Annual Depreciation. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

Accumulated Depreciation Year 5 is calculated using these inputs:

Annual Depreciation

Annual straight-line depreciation deduction for the building.

$11,200

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Why It Matters

Accumulated depreciation has a dual impact: it saves you taxes during ownership but creates a recapture tax liability upon sale (taxed at 25%). Understanding this trade-off is essential for sell vs. hold decisions and 1031 exchange planning.

Detailed Explanation

The cumulative depreciation deduction over 5 years of ownership. This amount reduces your adjusted cost basis and will be subject to depreciation recapture tax if you sell.