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Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

Major one-time expenses that improve or extend the useful life of a property.

Definition

Capital expenditures, or CapEx, are large one-time costs that maintain or improve a property's value and useful life — things like roof replacements, HVAC systems, kitchen renovations, parking lot resurfacing, and major plumbing work. Unlike routine repairs, CapEx items are typically depreciated over multiple years for tax purposes and are treated separately from operating expenses.

Example

Your rental property needs a new roof ($12,000), water heater ($1,500), and exterior paint ($3,500) this year. Total CapEx = $17,000. These are not deducted as operating expenses but are added to the property's cost basis and depreciated over their useful lives.

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