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posted Jun 4, 2019 6:51:28 PM

I bought a rental property for $5000 but it had $8000 in back taxes. I put 10,000 in it to make it livable. Can add up all my expenses to claim depreciation on my taxes.

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Level 3
Jun 4, 2019 6:51:29 PM

Yes, these costs are included in the cost basis of the home and depreciated as part of the home.

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p530

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Level 3
Jun 4, 2019 6:51:29 PM

Yes, these costs are included in the cost basis of the home and depreciated as part of the home.

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p530