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Generally speaking, the answer is "yes, you can deduct home improvement expenses," but there are many limitations, depending on what the improvements were for (e.g., building a pool would probably not be deductible, but adding insulation or solar panels to your home might be), among other factors. It would be best to consult your tax attorney, CPA, or tax agency for further information. The above, if not entirely incorrect is aat least really misleading: If it is an investment property, all the things you mention may be deductible. Some may have to be capitialized and deducted over the proper periods, but deductible nonetheless. If it is your personal residence.....the costs of buying, improving, maintaining are NEVER deductible. (Major improvements may increase you basis, decreasing you gain on sale...but under current tax rules for sales of residence, that is rarely important). Yes there may be some special program...like the current tax credit (entirely diffferent than deduction) for purchasing some types of energy efficient things, or a special program for loss from natural disasters (floods) in effect at various times and places.

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