turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Can we write of stucco for a home

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

2 Replies
DavidD66
Expert Alumni

Can we write of stucco for a home

Only if it is a rental property.  If it is your residence or a second home, you can add it to your cost basis if it was an improvement to the property.  If it was a repair cost you cannot add it to your basis.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Can we write of stucco for a home

if it's for your residence and it's a repair, the cost can not be expensed nor does it add to the property's basis. if it is a major repair or addition it adds to the basis. the following applies if it's rental property. 
 

Repairs: Ordinary repair costs can typically be expensed in the year the expenditure is incurred. These expenses are deducted from your rental income, reducing your taxable income for that year.
Capital Improvements: However, if the stucco work qualifies as a capital improvement, it needs to be capitalized. Capital improvements are added to the property’s cost basis and are depreciated 
Depreciation:
Stucco as a Capital Improvement: If the stucco work is considered a capital improvement (such as a major renovation or addition), it is depreciated over 27.5 years if for Residential Rental Property

Unlock tailored help options in your account.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question