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posted Jun 7, 2019 3:29:45 PM

Can tenants leasing a home get reimbursed via tax write-off for installing an automatic garage door system?

I am renting a home and wanting to install an automatic garage door system that the owner will not reimburse me for per lease agreement, the garage door system stays with the home when lease expires. I would like to be reimbursed for this investment that I cannot even keep.

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Jun 7, 2019 3:29:46 PM

Since you do not own the home, there are no deductions that you can claim for the residence.  Even if you were the homeowner the garage door system cannot be a tax deduction but is an improvement that is added to the basis of the home when it is sold.