Section 179 recapture on sale of partnership asset.

[pbuckman]

Section 179 depreciation was elected for an asset purchased in 2020 and traded-in in 2024.  Purcahse price $57700, trade in value $47,000.  I believe I need to record the recapture of the depreciation and record the sale on form 4797, but don't see how/where to do this on the form.

[Terry53029]

The laws changed in 2018. What you have to do now is say that you sold the tractor and purchased a new one. Being that you took 179 on old asset the basis would be zero, and you sold it for $47000. The new one you just purchased it for $57700 that is basis for new one plus any cost

[sjrcpa]

What software are you using?

[Terry53029]

As Susan alluded to depends on your software on how to report. The recapture does not go on the 1065. It will flow to the K1 box 20 code L with a statement for how the partner will report the recapture. In ProSeries Pro you put the sale on the asset worksheet under dispositions, then you have to fill out a "Partners disposition report for all assets with 179 taken" Once that is done it will flow to the K1 for you.