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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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.

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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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.

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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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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