We built a new home, started in 2018 and finished in 2019. I did not claimed anything related to the build with our 2018 taxes since the home was not finished.
For 2019 taxes I will be. I know I can deduct the sales tax paid on building materials. We were our own contractor/builder, and we meet the criteria to deduct.
But which materials can I include? Obviously the basics, like wood, brick, cement, drywall, flooring... but what about shingles? metal roof? windows? insulation? cabinets? countertops? lighting fixtures? doors? plumbing fixtures? and other materials we purchased like the nails and similar items used or tools to build the framing (which my husband built himself)?
I guess it would be easier to ask: what is excluded from "building materials"?
