topic Does the replacement of cast iron pipes to pvc for main line and under a rental property single residence be considered an asset or repair? in Investors & landlords https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/does-the-replacement-of-cast-iron-pipes-to-pvc-for-main-line-and-under-a-rental-property-single/01/3746852#M127394 Cost was $17,700 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:12:22 GMT whiterocst 2026-01-30T18:12:22Z Does the replacement of cast iron pipes to pvc for main line and under a rental property single residence be considered an asset or repair? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/does-the-replacement-of-cast-iron-pipes-to-pvc-for-main-line-and-under-a-rental-property-single/01/3746852#M127394 Cost was $17,700 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:12:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/does-the-replacement-of-cast-iron-pipes-to-pvc-for-main-line-and-under-a-rental-property-single/01/3746852#M127394 whiterocst 2026-01-30T18:12:22Z Re: Does the replacement of cast iron pipes to pvc for main line and under a rental property sing... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/re-does-the-replacement-of-cast-iron-pipes-to-pvc-for-main-line-and-under-a-rental-property-sing/01/3746880#M127397 <P>Replacing the main line is an asset. The IRS would consider that a betterment as it increased the qualify and efficiency of the system and extends the life of the plumbing system. You will need to depreciate it.</P> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:24:38 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/re-does-the-replacement-of-cast-iron-pipes-to-pvc-for-main-line-and-under-a-rental-property-sing/01/3746880#M127397 AmyC 2026-01-30T18:24:38Z