Had a large repair cost when I city water main broke. How do I log that loss?

how to deduct a large
City water repair?

posted

Connect with an expert

2 Replies

Had a large repair cost when I city water main broke. How do I log that loss?

If this was for your personal residence, not used as a rental or in a business, the loss is not deductible on your tax return. Repairs to a personal residence are not deductible.

Had a large repair cost when I city water main broke. How do I log that loss?

"Casualty losses" have not been deductible since 2017.

Still have questions?