Is window replacement depreciable

where do I report the cost of window replacement

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Yes, on a rental home.

New windows will be entered as an asset under Residential real property and depreciated over 27.5 years (as they are part of the structure of the home).

However, if they cost $2,500 or less, they can be expensed under the de minimis safe harbor election.

Please read this TurboTax Help article on the de minimis safe harbor election and how to claim it in TurboTax.

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I paid $3000 down payment towards a window for my rental home in 2024. The window was installed in Jan. 2025 and another $3000 paid. Do I depreciate in 2024? How much?

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