Can I deduct tree pruning?

karen-noon · ‎February 19, 2025

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 19, 2025

No. Tree pruning for trees in your own yard is not deductible.

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MaryK4 · ‎February 19, 2025

It depends on the reason for the pruning. If it is a personal expenses, like yard maintenance for your personal residence, it is not deductible. If it is a business expenses, like for a rental property, it would be deductible as an ordinary and necessary expense. If it is part of cleanup for a federally declared disaster area, you may be able to include as part of the casualty loss.

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