Can Home Inspectors Deduct Their Tools and Travel?

Yes — inspection tools, testing equipment, and mileage to properties are deductible business expenses for independent home inspectors, and because the job is equipment- and travel-heavy, these two categories often make up the bulk of an inspector's deductions. Moisture meters, thermal cameras, ladders, and other inspection-specific tools are ordinary business costs, so smaller items are typically deducted in full the year purchased. Larger equipment, like a thermal imaging camera, may qualify...