Can investments in rental property be subtracted from rental income? For example, installing a new heating system.

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Rental expenses can be deducted from rental income. A new heating system would be an improvement that would be capitalized and deducted from rental income through depreciation.

How do I handle capital improvements and depreciation for my rental?

What is rental depreciation and how does it differ from an expense?

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Can investments in rental property be subtracted from rental income? For example, installing a new heating system.

Can investments in rental property be subtracted from rental income? For example, installing a new heating system.

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What is rental depreciation and how does it differ from an expense?

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What is rental depreciation and how does it differ from an expense?

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