topic Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction? in Deductions & credits

Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?

mynewpond — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:32:22 GMT

We had collapsed pipes under the house that required $22,000.00 to replace and repair.

Re: Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?

ThomasM125 — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:27:17 GMT

You can't deduct repairs to your house unless you rent the property out.

Re: Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?

mynewpond — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:41:13 GMT

Thank you. I didn't think it was but just had to ask. It was ALOT of money

Re: Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?

ShirlynW — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 23:01:15 GMT

For tax years 2018 through 2025, you can no longer claim casualty and theft losses on personal property as itemized deductions, unless your claim is caused by a federally declared disaster.

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