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We replaced and upgraded our shingles in 2017 can we claim that?

 
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maglib
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We replaced and upgraded our shingles in 2017 can we claim that?

Sorry that's just a capital improvement. You should maintain a file of capital improvements for the future when you sell the home as the improvement increases your basis in the home. There is no deductions for home improvements.

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maglib
Level 11

We replaced and upgraded our shingles in 2017 can we claim that?

Sorry that's just a capital improvement. You should maintain a file of capital improvements for the future when you sell the home as the improvement increases your basis in the home. There is no deductions for home improvements.

I hope this was helpful?

**I don't work for TT. Just trying to help. All the best.
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