When calculating the recaptured gain under § 1245, which of the following assets is not affected?

The correct answer highlights that real property is not affected by the recapture rules under § 1245. This section primarily focuses on personal property that has been depreciated, such as machinery and equipment. When these types of assets are sold for more than their adjusted basis (accounting for depreciation), any gain up to the amount of depreciation taken is recaptured as ordinary income rather than capital gain.

In contrast, real property is governed by § 1250 for recapture, which deals with the depreciation of buildings rather than land, distinguishing it from § 1245. Unlike § 1245, the recapture rules under § 1250 may apply to certain types of gain from the sale of real property, but they do not classify the gain in the same manner as with § 1245.

As for the other asset types, depreciable property and personal use property are directly impacted by the recapture provisions of § 1245. Capital assets, generally subject to capital gain treatment, could also involve recapture if they were part of a personal property that has been depreciated. Thus, recognizing that real property is not subject to the rules of § 1245 provides clarity on the specific assets that are influenced by recapture gains