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Deductible Repair Expenses - Tax Deduction

If you’re claiming repairs as a deduction, you must be aware there is a difference between a repair and an improvement, as you can not claim an immediate tax deduction for improvements. But you may be able to claim a capital works deduction for improvements. The following is a list of deductible repairs you can claim an immediate tax for.

  • Altering building for street-widening program.

  • Caulking seams.

  • Replacing compressor for air conditioner.

  • Replacing cooper sheeting for cornice.

  • Relining basement walls and floors with cement.

  • Cleaning a restaurant canopy.

  • Cutting and filing cracks in storage tanks.

  • Tuck pointing and cleaning exterior brick walls.

  • Adding timbers to support walkway over basement.

  • Mending plaster walls and ceilings.

  • Painting walls and ceiling over basement.

  • Papering walls.

  • Patching a leaking roof.

  • Relocating steam pipes and radiators.

  • Resurfacing floors.

  • Replacing sidewalks.

  • Shoring up building foundation.

  • Replacing retaining walls.

  • Repairing gutters.

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