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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 5:53:07 AM

I got a new roof on my rental property. Insurance covered 5772 less 1,000 deductible. Which amount do I put down for capital improvement on the roof?

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 5:53:09 AM

You would enter $1000 which is the total amount you paid.

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 5:53:09 AM

You would enter $1000 which is the total amount you paid.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 5:53:10 AM

Does I have to list the roof as an asset or can I put it under miscellaneous expenses under the De Minimis Safe Harbor election?

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 5:53:12 AM

No, you will need to depreciate the roof.  You will enter the cost as an asset and an improvement to the building.