topic I have made over $24,000 in home improvements, how do I claim this ? in Deductions & credits

I have made over $24,000 in home improvements, how do I claim this ?

davenjax — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:45:25 GMT

I'm not finding this on Turbotax.

Re: I have made over $24,000 in home improvements, how do I claim this ?

DoninGA — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:52:48 GMT

The cost of home improvements on a personal residence, not used as a rental or in a business, are not reported on your tax return. The improvement costs are added to the basis of the home when it is sold.

Re: I have made over $24,000 in home improvements, how do I claim this ?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:56:10 GMT

Improvements to your own home are not deductible. Keep all your records of the expenses to add to your cost basis when you sell the house someday. The exceptions might be certain energy saving improvements like a new windows, new furnace, HVAC system, etc.----so if you made any of those sorts of improvements provide some details. But remodeling your kitchen, or a bathroom, for example, is not deductible.