Is homeowners insurance tax deductible?

Homeowners insurance premiums are generally not deductible on your personal income tax return. However, there may be cases where you can deduct homeowners insurance premiums as a business expense. Consult a tax professional for more details about your specific situation.^*

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How can I deduct homeowners insurance premiums?

You may be able to claim a deduction for homeowners insurance premiums if it's a business expense.

If you work from home, your tax professional may determine that a certain percentage of your homeowners insurance premiums may be claimed as a business expense, based on the percentage of space in your home that's used for business purposes. Note, this deduction is only allowable if you are self-employed and is generally not allowable for employees.
If you're insuring a rental property, your tax professional may determine that the home insurance premiums are tax-deductible as a business expense necessary to protect the value of the rental property.