We upgraded our pipes from the old metal ones to the plastic non harmful ones. is that deductible?

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If this is your personal residence, then, you can't deduct the cost of home improvements. These costs are nondeductible personal expenses.

However, they can help reduce the amount of taxes you have to pay if and when you sell your home at a profit. The improvements will increase your cost basis.

A capital improvement is something that adds value to your home, prolongs its life or adapts it to new uses.

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I am a college student with a simple tax return. told I need to upgrade because of additional tax on excess contribution or deduction(form 5329)? I do not have a 1099R?

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We upgraded our pipes from the old metal ones to the plastic non harmful ones. is that deductible?