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special assessments

tcerny51
Level 3

Client is being assessed a special assessment on her condo of around $20,000. The condo is a rental unit. Can the client deduct the special assessment in current year or does it get added to the basis of the unit?

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jofijohnjoseph
Level 7
Level 7

My guess:  it is related to a long-term improvement that will enhance the permanent value of the property, and hence you should capitalize and depreciate.  It would be a stretch to deduct as a current year expense, would be a red flag for IRS audits, and if the rental losses are suspended, probably doesn't make much difference anyway.