Code of Virginia - Title 55 Property And Conveyances - Section 55-277.27 Transfers from income to principal for depreciation

§ 55-277.27. Transfers from income to principal for depreciation

A. In this section, "depreciation" means a reduction in value due to wear, tear, decay, corrosion, or gradual obsolescence of a fixed asset having a useful life of more than one year.

B. A trustee may transfer to principal a reasonable amount of the net cash receipts from a principal asset that is subject to depreciation, but may not transfer any amount for depreciation:

1. Of that portion of real property used or available for use by a beneficiary as a residence or of tangible personal property held or made available for the personal use or enjoyment of a beneficiary;

2. During the administration of a decedent's estate; or

3. Under this section if the trustee is accounting under § 55-277.12 for the business or activity in which the asset is used.

C. An amount transferred to principal need not be held as a separate fund.

(1999, c. 975.)

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