topic In 2016 I paid just under $35000 for my motor on my motor home and it is my only residence. Can I claim any of it for taxes? in Deductions & credits

In 2016 I paid just under $35000 for my motor on my motor home and it is my only residence. Can I claim any of it for taxes?

salmonrivernick — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:40 GMT

The diesel engine went out and I had to get a complete rebuilt one for my motorhome. I used investment money to pay what the extended warranty didn't cover. Can any of the out of pocket cost be used as deductible since it is my only residence?

If this qualifies as "sudden and unexpected", you might q...

DexterS — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:41 GMT

If this qualifies as "sudden and unexpected", you might qualify for a casualty and theft loss deduction.

Here's what TurboTax has to say about Casualty and Theft losses:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301959

If this is due to normal wear and tear, then it would not be deductible.