Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Assets like equipment, vehicles and furniture lose value as they age. Parts wear out and pieces break, eventually requiring repair or replacement. Depreciation helps companies account for the ...

Depreciation recapture is the process by which the IRS reclaims tax benefits previously obtained through depreciation when an investor sells a depreciable asset for more than its depreciated value.

CPA Austin Bowlin highlights three lesser-known tax concepts for real-estate investors. Depreciation recapture tax can result in owing more when you sell a property. There's also what's known as a ...