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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:54:18 AM

I replaced an old vent on the roof of my rental home for $485. Should it be entered as a repair expense or a property improvement?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:54:20 AM

Replace a roof vent? That's a repair. 

Replace the roof? That's an improvement. 

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:54:20 AM

Replace a roof vent? That's a repair. 

Replace the roof? That's an improvement.