Repairs? (tenant, rental property, landlords, tax)

[Superhornet]

Are repairs to a rental property tax deductible?


If so, on what IRS form?

[Corn-fused]

Repairs that the owner makes or the tenant?

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Repairs by the tenant are not tax deductible and if you are the property owner, repairs are deducted on the same form where you declare your rental income. You are declaring your income, right?

Smallish repairs are deductible but large expensive repairs have to be depreciated.

(Schedule E, probably)

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Adding, repairs go towards the basis if they are done before the property is put into service, so not deductible.

Best not to take tax advice off the internet. Perhaps you should talk to an accountant?

[chet everett]

The IRS has a "helpful" document for landlords -- https://www.irs.gov/publications/p527/ch01.html

Technically an improvement is not the same as a repair -- Improvements vs. Repairs for Rental Property Owners

Landlords that get audited really can face some unexpected hassles -- Who Are the Latest IRS Targets? A List of 22 Audit Triggers - WSRPWSRP