Va. Code § 64.2-1066: Transfer from income to principal for depreciation

A. As used in this section, "depreciation" means a reduction in value due to wear, tear, decay, corrosion, or gradual obsolescence of a tangible asset having a useful life of more than one year.B. A fiduciary 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 the part of real property used or available for use by a beneficiary as a residence;2. Of tangible personal property held or made available for the personal use or enjoyment of a beneficiary; or3. Under this section, to the extent the fiduciary accounts:a. Under § 64.2-1057 for the asset; orb. Under § 64.2-1050 for the business or other activity in which the asset is used.C. An amount transferred to principal under this section need not be separately held.2022, c. 354.