Can I deduct repairs to my house?

[helenslax]

I bought my house on November 9, 2017.  With it came some repairs that I had to make.  In July, 2018 I had to replace the hot water tank and the main water line to the house.  In December 2018 I had to replace the Heat & A/C unit.  Since I had to do this within a year or a little over can I deduct the expense anywhere, if so, where?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Repairs made to a personal residence, not used as a rental or in a business, are not deductible on a tax return.  The cost of any improvements to the residence can be added to the basis of the home when it is sold.