Property is depreciated using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). IRS rules allow depreciation only for the portion of a property used for rental purposes. To depreciate property, you must be the owner of the property.You cannot depreciate a property if you are renting it.roperty is depreciated using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). IRS rules allow depreciation only for the portion of a property used for rental purposes. To depreciate property, you must be the owner of the property.