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June 5, 2019
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How do I claim tree removal expense on my personal property due to drought/tree death from bark beetle?

  • June 5, 2019
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Best answer by CarolynM

You can't claim in your taxes this year. It is a personal expense.

However, you can add the costs to your cost basis for when you sell.

For more information, see page 9 of this IRS publication: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p523.pdf

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CarolynMAnswer
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June 5, 2019

You can't claim in your taxes this year. It is a personal expense.

However, you can add the costs to your cost basis for when you sell.

For more information, see page 9 of this IRS publication: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p523.pdf

April 15, 2025

Its an upkeep expense and considered home improvement. Because it is dead and dying and a hazard.