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Investors & landlords
If this is a business building and not a home office, the general entry process is similar. The improvement is still entered as a business asset using the same asset type as the related building (nonresidential real estate property).
However, you may be able to write off these costs if you qualify for the Safe Harbor Election for Small Taxpayers. TurboTax will ask you about this election under the Assets/Depreciation section of your business. If you choose this election, you can expense up to $10,000 in costs that would otherwise be depreciated over a very long time.
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‎April 7, 2025
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