by Answerbag Staff on March 10th, 2010

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Are garages taxed?

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  • by Cynthia Clark on March 10th, 2010

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    On One Hand: Home Garages

    A garage is considered an improvement to real estate, which is taxable on the county level. The greater the amount of improvements to the garage, the greater the taxes owed on the real property, which includes the structures and land. Improvements that increase the tax value for a garage include a concrete floor, heating system and plumbing.

    On the Other: Professional Garages

    Professional garages can be taxed in three different ways: The land and building owner may owe real estate taxes and may also rent the building to a business operator. Many jurisdictions tax the value of tools, equipment and inventory used to operate a garage. Local sales tax is assessed against products and services sold by the garage.

    Bottom Line

    Yes, garages are taxed in one way or another, depending upon the use and the locality. Even a very basic garage structure used for storage has a tax value. Property taxes are deductible from federal or state tax obligations.

    Source:

    North Dakota: Service Stations and Garages Guidline

    IRS: IRS Offers Tips on Rental Real Estate Income, Deductions and Recordkeeping

    King County WA: Business Personal Property Assessment

    Andrews Kurth LLP: Unrelated Business Taxable Income from Rental of Real Estate -- Parking Issues

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  • by Kou on April 5th, 2010

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    of course there taxed the government wants your money , They keep coming up with more and more things to tax you on so they can take your money there so conventional when it comes to taking more and more from you and me don't forget your permit if you want to build anything else , "good luck" oh watch out they might start taxing that too-- lol ---that costs money too

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