topic Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ? in Investors & landlords

Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ?

gpaschen48 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:59:53 GMT

I completely repaired a rental unit how much is considered repair ?

Re: Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ?

DoninGA — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:35:19 GMT

No. The cost of your own labor cannot be used as an expense on the rental property that you own.

Re: Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ?

Critter-3 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:11:42 GMT

Hense the term "sweat equity" was born.

Re: Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ?

VolvoGirl — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:19:31 GMT

And 2 thoughts.....Who is to say how much you can charge yourself? $100 per hour, 500 per hour or more? And then you would also have to claim that as your income so it would be a wash.

Re: Can I deduct my own labor on my rental ?

Carl — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:22:44 GMT

You can not deduct that which can not be taxed in the first place.