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Well water system

$5,000-$15,000

Can You Write Off Well Water System?

Short answer: No: drilling a well or adding a filtration system is a home improvement.

Keep the receipts: it adds to your home's cost basis, which lowers taxable gain when you sell.

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.