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So here's the deal. If it is deals with  cosmetic changes or changing the flooring or painting, then that is correct, You may simply expense it in the period that these expenses took place. However, if it is a situation like you explained above where you are doing major construction to bring your garage to a state of suitable for a home office, then adding it to the cost of

the home and adjusted for depreciation according based on the home office percentage. 

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