Is the cost of a new roof maintenance or capital expenditure

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

Eric

Eric said:
24 February 2016 at 9:48

Can I claim the cost of a new roof and windows that I replaced on a house I rent out.
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
24 February 2016 at 10:12

Did you replace them or add them on to the house as an improvement?
Eric

Eric said:
24 February 2016 at 16:38

replaced the roof
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
25 February 2016 at 1:47

Then this amount would be seen as a repair which can be claimed against rental income from the property.