If i paid for repairs to a sellers house, can I deduct those costs

 

Deductions & credits

Were you a real estate professional?

Deductions & credits

yes

Deductions & credits

Yes, you can deduct the cost of these repairs as a business expense against your self employment income unless the seller repaid you or these expenses were covered in your listing agreement.

They would be categorized as "other expenses," like staging fee.

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