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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:27:54 PM

Should the cost of refreshing existing landscaping for a rental property be expensed or depreciated?

Existing mulch and stone landscaping for a rental property was refreshed in 2017.  Should the cost be expensed or depreciated? 

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 7:27:55 PM

You can expense the cost of maintaining your landscaping for the rental property. These expenses would be considered maintaining the property and not a capital improvement.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 7:27:55 PM

You can expense the cost of maintaining your landscaping for the rental property. These expenses would be considered maintaining the property and not a capital improvement.