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Posted by dpb on March 27, 2008, 8:44 pm
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AES wrote:
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> Recently Norwegian roof rats in garage ate the cruise control wiring and
> hoses on our auto, and did similar damage to the (considerable more
> expensive) car of one of the tenants, who pays a bit extra to park in
> our garage (nasty beasts!).
>
> Cost of subsequent pest control service should clearly be a pro "rat-a"
> deductible item. But, since she's a very good, long-term tenant, we're
> also covering the (substantial) cost of repairs for her car without
> arguing about it.
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I don't see it as deductible expense tax-wise; I'd have turn to
insurance before volunteering the repair out-of-pocket--still would make
the claim for both vehicles. Might get turned down, but I'd at least go
for it.
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