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If you made any home improvements last year, you could be eligible for a tax break. There are certain home improvements and lines of credit that can be used for home improvements, which qualify for a deduction or tax credit. So you might want to keep this in mind when preparing your taxes this year.
Which improvements qualify for a tax break?
Medical home improvements
If your dependents or your spouse have a condition that requires special care, the improvements that you make in your home can qualify for tax deductions if they help a person in a wheelchair or someone with a disability.
The IRS outlined examples of medical expenses that include:
● Making the home wheelchair accessible with entrance and exit ramps and widened doorways
● Grading the ground for entrances
● Moving or modifying electrical outlets
● Lowering or modifying kitchen cabinets and appliances
● Installing railings and lifts
● Adding grab bars and handrails
Home Improvement Loans
A you probably know, your property taxes are –most of the time– tax-deductible. In fact, you can deduct the interest on a home improvement loan. It can be fully deductible up to $100,000, according to the IRS, and it’s also possible to deduct the interest you pay on a home equity line of credit (HELOC), in most cases.
Energy Efficiency
A green home reduces energy expenses and the cost of tax credits from federal, state and local governments. Some examples are:
● Residential fuel cells: 30% of the equipment and installation costs with no cap
● Biomass stoves: About $300 credit for units with a thermal efficiency rating of 75% or more
● Non-solar water heaters: $300 credit
● Air source heat pumps: $300 credit
● Central air conditioning: $300 credit
● Solar water heaters: 30% of the equipment and installation costs with no cap on amount
● Windows, doors, and skylights: 10% of the cost up to $200 for windows and skylights; up to $500 for doors
● Geothermal heat pumps: Up to 30% of equipment and installation costs
● Small residential wind turbines: 30% credit
● Gas, propane, or oil hot water boilers: $150 credit
● Gas, propane, or oil furnaces and fans: $150 credit for furnace, $50 for main air-circulating fan
● Insulation: Up to $500 or 10% of the cost, whichever is lower
● Roofs: 10% of the cost up to $500
Capital Improvements
If you’re preparing to sell your home, some repairs qualify as capital improvements. The list include:
● Replacing the roof
● Replacing windows, gutters and doors
● Replacing the furnace or HVAC system
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