Depreciation

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Asset in service in 12/31/2020, and the client dont want to take depreciation deduction in 2020. But if entered all asset information in the depreciation worksheet, the software automatically calculating current depreciation, where I need make "check mark" or "uncheck mark" that the asset won`t be depreciable in 2020? Thank you

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If the assets were "placed in service" in 2020, then depreciation starts in 2020. It isn't an option.

If the taxpayer wants to MINIMIZE depreciation, elect out of Bonus depreciation (assuming it qualifies) and maybe change the depreciation to Straight-Line rather than accelerated depreciation.

In the event there is NO earned income on the tax return, using Section 179 would push it all to next year (if the asset qualifies for 179).