Home Repairs

[Cmedrano03]

Can I put the repairs to our home as tax deductible, if so how?

[xmasbaby0]

No.  Repairs, improvements,  or maintenance for your own home are not deductible.   Save receipts etc for your records ---they might be needed for someday when you sell the house, depending on what they are for.

[ColeenD3]

No, repairs to your personal home are not deductible. If you make a major improvement, the amount is added to the basis of the property.

Here are some more capital improvements:

• Remodels and room additions (including decks and porches)
• New or upgraded landscaping, irrigation, sprinkler system
• Hardscape such as pavement, block or retaining wall, patio
• Fencing
• Swimming pool, spa
• Storm windows, doors 
• New roof 
• Central vacuum or security system 
• Upgraded wiring, plumbing, ductwork
• Central heating, AC, humidifier 
• New furnace, water heater 
• Filtration, soft-water, or septic system
• Built-in appliances 
• New flooring or wall-to-wall carpeting 
• Upgraded insulation
• Satellite dish