PERSONAL RESIDENCE: BASIS ADJUSTED FOR
01.Core Concepts
BUSINESS USE: EXAMPLE Rex is a pharmaceutical consultant. H e maintains an office in his home to run his consulting practice. Earlier this year, Rex purchased his current principal residence for $350,000. Rex’s expenses directly associated with his home office are $2,650 this year, of which $400 represents depreciation. Rex’s adjusted basis in his home will be $349,600 (cost basis of $350,000 less $400 of depreciation) since he recovered $400 of his capital through the depreciation deduction.