Ian Bryzek, CPA
How do basis and depreciation work after inheritance?
Depreciation needs a clean starting file, especially when inherited property will produce rental income.
Rental plans often begin after a home has been inherited, repaired, or held by the estate for a period.
Depreciation is tied to a particular use and asset allocation, so a single rounded property number is rarely enough.
What to gather
- Date-of-death appraisal
- Land and improvement allocation support
- Rental start date
- Prior depreciation schedules
- Capital-improvement invoices
Who usually handles what
- Ian can organize the tax reporting question and the supporting records.
- James Valdez can provide an independent residential fair-market-value appraisal.
A practical next step
Gather the valuation and rental-start records before setting up depreciation.
When a property value is part of the picture
When residential real estate needs a supported fair market value as of a relevant date, an independent appraiser may be part of the documentation process. Ian does not determine fair market value.
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This is general tax information, not tax or legal advice. Outcomes depend on the documents, ownership, timing, and law that apply to the particular facts.