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Level 1
posted Jun 1, 2019 10:20:32 AM

Can I deduct the expenses of adding a room?

We added a library above the garage with electricity, heat, shelving. Can this be  taken as a credit or a deduction on the taxes?

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 10:20:33 AM

No.  Improvements to your own home are not deductible.  Save all your records for someday when you sell the house.

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 10:20:33 AM

No.  Improvements to your own home are not deductible.  Save all your records for someday when you sell the house.

Level 1
Jun 1, 2019 10:20:34 AM

Thank you! Very helpful!