Well it can increase the depreciation. Improvements add to the cost that is depreciated. Here are some links
What expenses can I deducthttps://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2569433-what-kinds-of-rental-property-expenses-can-i-deduct
FAQ on Rental Improvements and Depreciationhttps://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900280-how-do-i-handle-capital-improvements-and-depreciation-for-...
What is Rental Depreciation?https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2569432-what-is-rental-depreciation-and-how-does-it-differ-from-an...
Rental Property Taxeshttps://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3826672-can-i-deduct-the-property-real-estate-taxes-on-a-rental-pr...
Read pub 527 on Rental Property….http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p527.pdf
