Published February 2, 2026
How Does Depreciation Work For Rental Properties?
A How Does Depreciation Work For Rental Properties? Category: Accounting for Landlords Depreciation allows you to deduct the building’s cost over its 27.5-year useful life. You must subtract the non-depreciable land value from your purchase price to find the depreciable basis. By dividing this amount by 27.5, you get a yearly non-cash deduction that significantly […]
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Accounting for Landlords
Depreciation allows you to deduct the building’s cost over its 27.5-year useful life. You must subtract the non-depreciable land value from your purchase price to find the depreciable basis. By dividing this amount by 27.5, you get a yearly non-cash deduction that significantly reduces your taxable rental income each year.