Home improvement deductions can get expensive fast because the products are often big, heavy, seasonal, fragile, awkward to handle, or costly to move twice. That’s the part many suppliers underestimate. A deduction for a damaged vanity, grill, patio set, power tool accessory display, ceiling fan, lighting fixture, or pallet of seasonal lawn and garden product doesn’t behave like a small grocery claim. The freight cost is higher. The handling risk is higher. The return cost is