A taxpayer spends $50,000 on a new roof, $5,000 for minor repairs, and $15,000 for a new driveway on a residential rental property. What value of these "repairs" is required to be capitalized instead of being deducted during the year as an expense?
Select one:
a. $65,000
b. $5,000
c. $55,000
d. $50,000