rental repair deduction

for rental repairs can you deduct material only if the work was done by the landlord himself?

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No, you can hire contractors, deduct their pay under contractors, and the materials under supplies. However, this is for smaller amounts/ repairs.

If you are making an improvement, then it becomes something to be depreciated or sec 179.

For more about how expenses work with a rental, start with page 3 expenses Pub 527

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