Is installing a sump pump a capital improvement? Is installing a water filter a capital improvement?

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December 24, 2020
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I replaced an existing sump pump and added a second. Can I consider the whole job a repair?

I installed a DIY whole house filter. (In basement) Is this a capital improvement?

Thank you in advance.

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Critter-3

Level 15

If this is for your personal residence just add it to your basis.

dvdgarofaloAuthor

Level 3

Yes, it is for my home residence.

My wife gets the home office deduction, so I just want to put it in the correct cottagey.

Of the 2 questions the sump pump is the one I am less sure of, but if it's ambiguous I will take it as a repair.

Critter-3

Level 15

https://cozy.co/blog/the-differences-between-repairs-and-improvements/#:~:text=Improvements%2C%20such%20as%20replacing%20a,it's%20usually%20considered%20an%20improvement.

Is installing a sump pump a capital improvement? Is installing a water filter a capital improvement?

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