If i paid for repairs to a sellers house, can I deduct those costs

[CarolynM]

Were you a real estate professional?

[tanyalou57]

yes

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct the cost of these repairs as a business expense against your self employment income unless the seller repaid you or these expenses were covered in your listing agreement.

They would be categorized as "other expenses," like staging fee.