We live in a historic downtown home with a designated number. We replaced the roof and deck this year. Are those expenses deductible?

bantonconniea · ‎February 3, 2025

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 3, 2025

Repairs and improvements to your own home are not deductible. Save all of your records for someday when you sell the house.

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Vanessa A · ‎February 3, 2025

No, they are not federally deductible since this is your personal home. You would add this expense to your cost basis for when you sell the house so be sure to keep the receipts along with your other home purchase documents.

If you replaced the roof with solar shingles, then you may qualify for The Residential Energy Credit. Regular shingles do not qualify.

It may be deductible on the state return depending on which state you live in. Which state do you live in?

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We live in a historic downtown home with a designated number. We replaced the roof and deck this year. Are those expenses deductible?