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I have a tax question about how to claim depreciation. How does the depreciation deduction affect itemizing deductions?

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When you claim depreciation, your itemized deductions should not be affected if you are either of these:

  • Sole proprietor
  • Farmer

This applies whether you itemize on Schedule A or claim the standard deduction.

If you’re a sole proprietor, report your depreciation deduction as a trade or business expense. Report it on your Schedule C.

If you’re a farmer, use Schedule F.

You’ll claim depreciation as an itemized deduction if both of these apply:

  • You’re an employee.
  • You’re claiming depreciation as an unreimbursed employee business expense.

You’ll use Schedule A to itemize. Your depreciation deduction is subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income (AGI) limit. So, use depreciation when deciding whether to itemize or claim the standard deduction.

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