It depends -
NO - If this HVAC unit is for a personal use property (primary/vacation home) - you will not be able to take a deduction. Instead you will increase the basis in the home by the cost of the HVAC unit.
Yes - If this HVAC unit is for a business/rental property - You would be able to deduct this are a business expense if the unit was not considered a capital/leasehold improvement to the business property. If it is considered a capital or leasehold improvement, then you would be able to claim a depreciation deduction over the useful life of the unit.
Please refer to this IRS link for more information about Business Expenses
You may also be able to deduct the full amount of the HVAC unit under business safe harbor election. Please see information about the safe harbor election below.
It depends -
NO - If this HVAC unit is for a personal use property (primary/vacation home) - you will not be able to take a deduction. Instead you will increase the basis in the home by the cost of the HVAC unit.
Yes - If this HVAC unit is for a business/rental property - You would be able to deduct this are a business expense if the unit was not considered a capital/leasehold improvement to the business property. If it is considered a capital or leasehold improvement, then you would be able to claim a depreciation deduction over the useful life of the unit.
Please refer to this IRS link for more information about Business Expenses
You may also be able to deduct the full amount of the HVAC unit under business safe harbor election. Please see information about the safe harbor election below.