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January 16, 2024
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Replacement of main sewer line on rental property

  • January 16, 2024
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I had to replace the main sewer line on a rental property in California and I'm not clear on whether this is considered an improvement or repair. It was about $14,000 dollars. I've seen a couple of other posts on this question, but the responses were somewhat conflicting. I want to make sure I record it properly. It appears it should be recorded as a Land improvement asset for depreciation, but perhaps there is a still a one-time depreciation allowance that would allow me to expense it all at once?

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    Carl11_2
    Employee
    January 16, 2024

    The sewer line replacement costs is classified as a land improvement and depreciated over 15 years under the MACRS GDS depreciation schedule. See IRS Pub 946 at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p946.pdf on page 97, item 00.3 - Land Improvements.

     

    hslettelAuthor
    January 16, 2024

    Greatly appreciate the response - thank you!