Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?

mynewpond · ‎January 31, 2023

We had collapsed pipes under the house that required $22,000.00 to replace and repair.

ThomasM125 · ‎January 31, 2023

You can't deduct repairs to your house unless you rent the property out.

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ThomasM125 · ‎January 31, 2023

You can't deduct repairs to your house unless you rent the property out.

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mynewpond · ‎February 3, 2023

Thank you. I didn't think it was but just had to ask. It was ALOT of money

ShirlynW · ‎February 3, 2023

For tax years 2018 through 2025, you can no longer claim casualty and theft losses on personal property as itemized deductions, unless your claim is caused by a federally declared disaster.

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Is major plumbing repair considered a major expense that would be a deduction?