Section 1250 A section of the IRS code stating that a gain from selling real estate that has been subjected to accelerated depreciation should be treated as ordinary income instead of a capital gain. Investopedia Says: Generally capital gains taxation rates are more favorable than income tax. Related Terms: Accelerated Cost Recovery System - ACRS Accelerated Depreciation Assessed Value Capital Gains Depreciation General Depreciation System Salvage Value Section 1245 |