Are Plumbing Expenses Tax Deductible?
Municipal water and sewer bills are not deductible as an itemized deduction on Schedule A or on your Massachusetts state return. You may qualify to deduct the expenses under utility costs if you use your home for business or as a rental property.
Can you deduct utilities on your income tax return?
However, the IRS specifically notes that money for services such as water, sewer or trash collection are not deductible taxes. There are a few scenarios in which a taxpayer can deduct utility tax. If a landlord pays any utilities for the rental property — like trash, water or phone — he can deduct the payment as a business expense.
