{"id":1104,"date":"2026-09-04T12:10:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2026-09-24T07:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:48:01","slug":"repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/","title":{"rendered":"How to repair your rental property and pay less taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repairs and maintenance to your rental property are inevitable. But, did you know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repairs on rental property can be tax deductible<\/a><\/strong>?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what home improvements are eligible?<br \/><br \/>Here&#8217;s what you need to know if you&#8217;re a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/uk-property-tax\/#UK-property-tax-landlord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new landlord<\/a><\/strong> or if you&#8217;ve just had to make your first significant repair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/#Are_repairs_on_rental_property_tax_deductible\" >Are repairs on rental property tax deductible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/#What_about_rental_property_depreciation\" >What about rental property depreciation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/#Bottom_line\" >Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/#Who_can_help\" >Who can help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/repairs-on-rental-property-tax-deductible\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_repairs_on_rental_property_tax_deductible\"><\/span>Are repairs on rental property tax deductible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on the country in which your property is located.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> For example, some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/renting-out-property-first-time-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repairs on rental property and improvements in the UK<\/a><\/strong> specifically (such as replacing a laminate kitchen worktop with a granite worktop) are not deductible but you can take advantage of \u201cWear and Tear\u201d, now called the replacement of domestic items relief (RDIR).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are the landlord, all your rental earnings must be reported on your tax return and some expenses can be deducted from your rental income.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes you make to your real estate might range from simple and affordable to substantial and expensive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, when it comes to taxes, there is a significant distinction between house repairs and improvements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in most countries, you can deduct repairs in full on your current-year tax return, you cannot deduct the entire cost of improvements right away. <br \/><br \/>It will have to be done gradually over time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a tax perspective, repairs are considered revenue expenditure, while improvements are considered capital expenditure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> In both circumstances, <strong>you can save money<\/strong> \u2013 sometimes a lot of money. That\u2019s why understanding the distinction between them is important.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/german-rental-property-deductible-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rental property repairs tax deductible<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <strong>YES<\/strong>! <br \/><br \/>But you need to be careful with your documentation and specific tax return filing details.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1150\" title=\"Rental property repairs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"Are repairs to rental property tax deductible?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-780x517.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit-1000x663.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/home-renovation-tax-credit.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br \/>What is considered a repair on rental property?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A repair is considered any change that returns home to its original state, and it\u2019s typically inexpensive and small.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A home repair, for tax purposes, is an action that keeps your home in good shape but does not make it significantly better than it was before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most repairs do not add considerable value to the property or extend its life, they simply maintain the property in its current state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of taxes, repairs to a personal residence are not deductible. <br \/><br \/>The only way to claim all or a portion of the expenses of home repairs for your residence is if you rent it out and the amount is deducted from your rental income.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for the deduction, the repair must be an acceptable sum based on the nature of the repair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which rental property repairs are tax-deductible?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Eligible expenses can differ from country to country, but typically include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>replacing a broken window<\/li>\r\n<li>fixing leaks<\/li>\r\n<li>repainting your home<\/li>\r\n<li>fixing a gutter<\/li>\r\n<li>rot or damp treatment\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>mending furniture<\/li>\r\n<li>cleaning masonry\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>replacing roof tiles<\/li>\r\n<li>plastering<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is not an exhaustive list.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a home improvement?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Home improvement works can increase the value of a property significantly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will often increase the value of your property throughout time, not simply in the present year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, you cannot deduct the entire cost of, for example, a kitchen makeover, in a single year. You will instead claim progressive amounts over time, starting from the date of purchase or installation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which home improvements are tax-deductible?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Here is a list of home improvements tax-deductible. Some examples can include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; adding a new roof\/swimming pool<br \/>&#8211; installing a new heating\/air-conditioning system<br \/>&#8211; a new driveway<br \/>&#8211; built-in appliances<br \/>&#8211; \u0430 new central air-conditioning<br \/>&#8211; an addition to the house<br \/>&#8211; a home security system<br \/>&#8211; storm windows<br \/>&#8211; an additional water heater<br \/>&#8211; an intercom system\u00a0<br \/>&#8211; room additions<br \/>&#8211; plumbing upgrades and more<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, in the USA, for example, energy-efficient renovations (or installing an eco-friendly appliance), home improvements for medical care, and home office improvements for personal use are tax-deductible.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, in most countries, home improvements can assist you in lowering the amount of taxes you must pay when you sell your house for a profit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1152\" title=\"Claim home repairs on your taxes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"Are rental property renovations tax deductible?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-780x517.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes-1000x663.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/claim-home-repairs-on-your-taxes.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_rental_property_depreciation\"><\/span><strong>What about rental property depreciation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The rental property&#8217;s value decreases year after year until they reach the end of their useful lives. <br \/><br \/>That&#8217;s usually (but not always) 27.5 years for real estate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a rental property, you may be entitled to deduct the depreciation on your tax return each year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a property is ready and available to rent, you can usually begin depreciating it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the math isn&#8217;t straightforward. There are several methods for calculating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/income-tax-foreign-rental-property-depreciation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>depreciation on a rental property<\/strong><\/a>, which is why, if you&#8217;re a landlord, it&#8217;s a good idea to seek advice from a trained <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property tax advisor<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>Our tax team can take care of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/income-tax-rental-property-nonresidents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rental income tax return obligation<\/a><\/strong> and determine which deductions and home renovation tax credits you qualify for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span><strong>Bottom line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/tax-advice-foreign-real-estate-owners-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real estate investment<\/a><\/strong> has always offered fantastic returns, as well as great home renovation tax credits and benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property taxes, which you pay each year, help to fund local schools and governments. That is the good news. The bad one is that little increases in property taxes can creep up on you, adding hundreds or thousands of dollars to your annual tax burden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\r\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"><i class=\"fas fa-bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> <strong>Here is what you can do if you want to take advantage of some of these important tax breaks:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\">\r\n<li id=\"how-to-step-1631112174424\" class=\"schema-how-to-step\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Lower your taxable gain<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If you&#8217;ve lived in your home for a long time, and the local housing values have progressively risen throughout that time, a percentage of your gain on sale may be taxable. If this is the case, you can lower your taxable gain by including the improvements in the cost basis of the residence<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"how-to-step-1631112208140\" class=\"schema-how-to-step\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Stay organized<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Make sure you keep track of all your expenses and keep all the payment documents and receipts for any home renovations you make<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"how-to-step-1631112241339\" class=\"schema-how-to-step\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Consult with an <strong>experienced tax professional<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">In addition, if you intend to take advantage of the tax benefits, you should always consult with an experienced tax professional who can advise you about all the deductions you can qualify for depending on the country you live in<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_help\"><\/span>Who can help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own rental property and find filing income tax returns overwhelming, don&#8217;t worry \u2013 we&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\r\n<p>Our tax advisors will handle all the tax paperwork and make sure you get all the deductions you&#8217;re eligible for, helping you save on taxes.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Our services are available to non-resident and resident property owners in the following countries:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/french-tax-rental-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">France (non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany (non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/hungary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungary (non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ireland (residents and non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poland (non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/spanish-tax-rental-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain (non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK ( residents and non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA (residents and non-residents)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Got questions? Book a no-obligation consultation with our team.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\r\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/#request-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REQUEST A CALLBACK<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why PTI Returns<\/strong>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PTI Returns <\/strong><\/a>is part of\u00a0CluneTech\u00a0( formerly known as Taxback Group), employing over\u00a01,500 people in more than 20 countries worldwide. We specialize in rental property tax and have more than 20 years of experience completing international tax returns for property owners<\/li>\r\n<li>Last year, we submitted over 322,000 tax returns<\/li>\r\n<li>We have multilingual support via phone and email<\/li>\r\n<li>Our tax professionals can answer any questions you have about international property taxes and provide professional tax advice<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A well-prepared property tax return professional from PTI Returns:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Can provide expert tax advice and online tax return assistance<\/li>\r\n<li>Can assist you in taking advantage of all international tax agreements allowable expenses, and home renovation tax credits, allowing you to avoid paying too much tax on your rental income<\/li>\r\n<li>Can keep up with changes in legislation and ensure that you are tax-compliant in each relevant tax jurisdiction<\/li>\r\n<li>Can deal with language barriers with the local tax office<\/li>\r\n<li>Can make the filing process easy and fast<\/li>\r\n<li>Can help you file your online tax return and pay taxes online<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-contact-form-7-contact-form-selector\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3>What is the difference between a repair and an improvement?<\/h3>\r\n<p>A repair keeps your rental property in good condition or restores it to its original state without making it better, like fixing a leak, replacing broken tiles or repainting.<\/p>\r\n<p>An improvement adds value or upgrades the property, like adding a bathroom, renovating the kitchen or installing a new heating system. In most countries you can deduct repairs in full in the year you pay for them, but improvements count as capital expenditure and are deducted gradually over several years.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Can landlords deduct maintenance costs from rental income?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Yes, landlords can generally deduct maintenance and repair costs from their rental income, though the exact rules depend on the property&#8217;s location. While routine upkeep that maintains the property can usually be deducted in full on your current-year tax return, major improvements are typically treated as capital expenditures and depreciated over time.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repairs and maintenance to your rental property are inevitable. But, did you know that repairs on rental property can be tax deductible?\u00a0 So, what home improvements are eligible? 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