Depreciation of MACRS Property That Is Acquired in a Like-Kind Exchange or as a Result of an Involuntary Conversion

This document contains final regulations relating to the depreciation of property subject to the accelerated cost recovery system under section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code (MACRS property). Specifically, these final regulations provide guidance on how to depreciate MACRS property acquired in a like-kind exchange under section 1031 or as a result of an involuntary conversion under section 1033 when both the acquired and relinquished property are subject to MACRS in the hands of the acquiring taxpayer. These final regulations will affect taxpayers involved in a like-kind exchange under section 1031 or an involuntary conversion under section 1033. The corresponding temporary regulations are removed.