{"id":147485,"date":"2023-11-23T19:59:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T19:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-you-deduct-work-done-on-a-rental-property\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T19:59:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T19:59:14","slug":"can-you-deduct-work-done-on-a-rental-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-you-deduct-work-done-on-a-rental-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you deduct work done on a rental property?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to rental properties, many landlords wonder if they can deduct the costs of maintenance and improvements done on their properties. The short answer is yes, you can deduct work done on a rental property.<\/p>\n

As a landlord, you are allowed to deduct the expenses related to the maintenance, repair, and improvement of your rental property. These expenses can include everything from fixing a leaky roof to repainting the walls. Keep in mind that the expenses must be necessary and ordinary for the rental property business.<\/p>\n

One important thing to note is that you cannot deduct the entire cost of improvements in the year they are made. Instead, you must depreciate the cost over a period of time, typically 27.5 years for residential rental properties.<\/p>\n

Now that we’ve answered the main question, let’s delve into some related FAQs:<\/p>\n

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