Monthly Expenses

[sandylynn]

Suzie-Homemaker....could you define "maintenance" for me....I just want to ensure I am not missing out on any write-offs...thx

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Suzie-Homemaker....could you define "maintenance" for me....I just want to ensure I am not missing out on any write-offs...thx

Maintenance is anything you have repair during year. But it claimed as same percentage you claim for utilities etc. based on being shared space for family and daycare use. So if I paint room, I claim my percentage for paint but not my labour. If driveway re-sealed, same percentage claim. If central air vents cleaned out, same percentage. If carpet steam cleaned, same percentage. If deck stained or rotten handrail replaced, same percentage. Literally any household maintenance can be claimed as percentage due to higher wear and tear on home from daycare. Just need make sure you have receipt showing total cost of paint, deck material, deck stain, carpet clean company. Cannot claim upgrades or renos as that not maintaining what was there but replacing with better and likely increasing value of asset (family home).