Can I claim a percentage of my pest control expense for my attached dwelling

[GiseleD · Accepted solution]

You cannot deduct this as a personal expense. However, you can claim this as a deduction if the property is a rental property. Alternatively, if you are deducting home office expenses for self-employment, you can deduct a proportionate part of the pest control expenses. This will be considered an indirect expense in the case of a home office. 

To enter this expense in TurboTax Online:

1. Under Income & Expenses (tab at the top of your screen), click Review next to Self-employment income and expenses (this assumes that you have already entered your self-employed income).
   1. Click Review again next to the specific self-employed activity and scroll down to the Expenses category.
   2. Click Review next to Home office.

[maryamhassan]

Thanks for sharing this info. I rent a place and recently faced an ants and spiders invasion. So, what you said can help me.

[greatbisquito]

As far as I know, if the property is a rental or you're deducting home office expenses for self-employment, you may be able to claim a proportionate part of the expense. It's always best to consult with a tax professional or use tax software like TurboTax for accurate guidance.
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