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Home inspection fee

$300-$600

Can You Write Off Home Inspection Fee?

Short answer: No: the inspection fee on a home you live in isn't deductible and doesn't count toward basis either.

For a rental, inspection costs are part of the property's basis.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.