What Can You Deduct as a Repair or Maintenance Expense?

• A cleaning service (rugs, diaper service, dry cleaner, laundry)

• Air filters

• Car wash supplies (if you use the actual expenses method for your car)

• Flashlight and batteries

• Lawn maintenance service

• Pest control

• Poison prevention stickers

• Re-covering a sofa, couch or chair

• Repairing a television, DVD player, computer, toaster, furniture, appliance, or toy

• Salt for water softener

• Service contracts for appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, microwave, etc.)

• Window shades or blinds

If a daycare child damages your microwave, you can deduct the full cost of the repair as a business expense. If your own child causes the damage, or an item wears out, you can deduct the Time-Space Percentage cost of the repair.

Tom Copeland - www.tomcopelandblog.com

My Family Child Care Record Keeping Guide lists over 1,000 allowable deductions.

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