Episode
Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 46, Section 1245 Depreciation Recapture
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- Finance Exam Prep
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 158
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Summary
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Section 1245 recaptures depreciation on personal property as ordinary income. - The recapture amount is the lesser of the gain realized or the total depreciation taken. - Any gain exceeding the recaptured amount is typically treated as a Section 1231 gain. - Section 1245 applies to assets like equipment and vehicles, not buildings (which are Section 1250). - All transactions involving Section 1245 property are reported on Form 4797. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep