https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house-repairs/01/2419772#M918148 <P>What are my options when considering home improvements/repairs. Do I have to claim them in the year they are done or can I wait until the sale of the house.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:21:15 GMT Btodd620 2026-03-09T04:21:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house-repairs/01/2419772#M918148 <P>What are my options when considering home improvements/repairs. Do I have to claim them in the year they are done or can I wait until the sale of the house.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:21:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/house-repairs/01/2419772#M918148 Btodd620 2026-03-09T04:21:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-house-repairs/01/2419806#M918149 <P>Home improvements and repairs are not tax deductible until you sell the house.&nbsp; When you sell the house they are added to the cost of your house to decrease your profit. If you put more into fixing the house and you sell for a loss, you get no extra deduction for the loss.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:58:50 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-house-repairs/01/2419806#M918149 Vanessa A 2022-01-26T21:58:50Z