Deductible Expenses
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The expenses associated with renting out real estate are generally deductible. Any expenses allocated to personal use are not deductible on Schedule E.
In addition to the general expense categories listed on Schedule E, taxpayers can take either a credit of up to $5,000 for eligible expenditures paid or incurred to provide access to individuals with disabilities (reported on Form 8826) or deduct up to $15,000 of qualified costs paid or incurred to remove architectural or transportation barriers to the elderly or individuals with disabilities.
Auto and Travel
Travel expenses incurred to manage the property, including collecting rent, are deductible. Travel expenses include auto expenses, flights for property in another location, baggage fees, taxis, hotels, and 50% of the cost of meals while out of town. To be deductible, the travel must be to a current rental property or a new rental in the same geographic area. However, driving from home to a rental property is considered a standard commuting expense and is not deductible. Travel between properties or to acquire supplies, etc., is deductible.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance payments are deductible.
Commissions
Any expenses paid to real estate agents or management companies to acquire tenants are deductible as a commission expense. This does not include management fees.
Insurance
Property insurance is deductible.
Legal and Other Professional Fees
Legal and professional fees relating to the rental property are deductible.
Management Fees
Mortgage Interest Paid to Banks
Mortgage interest paid to a bank or other financial institution and allocable to the rental property is deductible.
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