recapture amount
(1) Recapture of expensed amounts on disposition (A) In general In the case of any plant with respect to which amounts would have been capitalized under subsection (a) but for an election under subsection (d)(3)— (i) such plant (if not otherwise section 1245 property) shall be treated as section 1245 property, and (ii) for purposes of section 1245, the recapture amount shall be treated as a deduction allowed for depreciation with respect to such property. (B) Recapture amount For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “recapture amount” means any amount allowable as a deduction to the taxpayer which, but for an election under subsection (d)(3), would have been capitalized with respect to the plant.