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    Dec 24, 2007, 10:58 AM
    Landlord tool deductions
    I am a landlord with a question about tool deductions. It is my first year of renting my property that I just purchased, and I am not sure how I am supposed to deduct the cost of tools/equipment that I purchased to use for repairs/improvements on my property. Should I depreciate all tools regardless of their price, or can I deduct some as an expense. Also, I am aware of section 179, however I am not sure how it applies to rental properties -- I understand it cannot be used for appliances and things that reside in the property, but how does it apply to tools & equipment?
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    Dec 24, 2007, 02:06 PM
    You have to prorate the tools between your personal use and the use on the rental property.

    You CANNOT apply Section 179 to the tools used on the rental property.
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